$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
Douglas County · 666 acres
Smith Lake homes for sale
Smith Lake is a 666-acre lake in Douglas County with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Nelson, Osakis, and Alexandria are the towns owners use for groceries, fuel, and a hardware run, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Smith Lake
Smith Lake sits near Nelson between Alexandria and Osakis along the Highway 27 corridor. It is 666 acres and 30 feet deep with one DNR access.
Smith Lake is the 14th-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 55% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Smith Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Nelson, 5 miles to Osakis, and 6 miles to Alexandria. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Smith Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 666 acres |
| Maximum depth | 30 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 55% |
| Shoreline | 6.0 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Nelson |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 6 mi to Nelson, 5 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0016-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Smith Lake
Other lakes nearby
What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreland rules on Smith Lake follow the lake's DNR classification and the Douglas County ordinance, which set setbacks and lot widths. Check those before planning an addition or a rebuild near the water.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Smith Lake
Longview Circle is on Smith Lake between Alexandria and Osakis, and Home Match Realty lists the Longview Circle lots currently for sale; 9 lots closed there in 2026 and 12 are listed now.
Of the other properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Smith Lake is a lot in Osakis, about 6 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (6 miles) and Carlos (8 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Smith Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Smith Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Smith Lake
Is there public access on Smith Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Smith Lake.
What fish are in Smith Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Smith Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0016-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Smith Lake?
Smith Lake reaches 30 feet at its deepest and covers about 666 acres, with 6.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 21st-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
How fast do Smith Lake properties sell?
Lakeshore is limited, so good properties can move quickly in spring and summer. Rather than quote an average, Janet will pull the current sold and active data for Smith Lake when you ask.
From the blog
Reading about Smith Lake
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
Land
Buying Land in Osakis: Septic, Wells, and Lot Rules
Before you buy a lot in Osakis, MN: Douglas County septic and shoreland rules, well setbacks, city versus township lots, with Longview Circle as the example.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Smith Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.