Kandiyohi County · 636 acres
Willmar Lake homes for sale
Willmar Lake covers about 636 acres in Kandiyohi County and reaches 14 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Willmar, Kandiyohi, and Pennock, and there is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Willmar Lake
Willmar Lake is a 636-acre city lake on the north side of Willmar, next to Foot Lake. It is shallow at 14 feet with a city-owned concrete ramp.
Willmar Lake is the ninth-largest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site, and Green Lake is the largest. About 70% of it is under 15 feet deep, the zone the DNR calls littoral, where most aquatic plants grow, so shallow water makes up most of the lake.
From the middle of Willmar Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Willmar, 5 miles to Kandiyohi, and 7 miles to Pennock. Janet's office in Alexandria is 54 miles to the north.
Willmar Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 636 acres |
| Maximum depth | 14 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 70% |
| Shoreline | 7.9 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Nearest town | Willmar |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 69 mi to Willmar, an hour and 20 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 34-0180-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Some properties on Willmar Lake are older seasonal cabins on small lots, and others are year-round homes with full basements and heated garages. Insurance, taxes, and financing differ between the two, so it pays to know which you are buying.
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 Willmar Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Willmar Lake is in Spicer, about 8 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Prinsburg (16 miles) and Villard (41 miles). In Willmar, whose center is about 2 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 11 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Willmar Lake right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Willmar 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 Willmar Lake
Is there public access on Willmar Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Willmar Lake.
What fish are in Willmar Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Willmar 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 34-0180-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Willmar Lake?
Willmar Lake reaches 14 feet at its deepest and covers about 636 acres, with 7.9 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 11th-deepest of the 12 Kandiyohi County lakes on this site.
Are homes on Willmar Lake seasonal or year-round?
Both kinds are common, and the difference matters. Older cabins may lack insulation, a furnace, or a year-round water line, while newer homes are built for winter. Janet checks which category a property falls in before you tour it.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Willmar Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.