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Reeds Lake

Iosco, Minnesota — Waseca County.

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195Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 32671214).

Location & fast facts

Where Reeds Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Reeds Lake.

Fast facts

About Reeds Lake

  • County: Waseca
  • Town: Iosco
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 57 mi from Minneapolis and 194 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Black crappie
  • Camping. 15 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

58 ftMaximum depth
195Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black bullhead, Black crappie, Bluegill, Common carp, Green sunfish, Hybrid crappie, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, White crappie, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 110 of 195 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Reeds Lake (DOW 81005500), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Reeds Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Reeds Lake Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1¼ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Reeds Lake Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Iosco

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 32671214), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Reeds Lake

We found 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Reeds Lake, 4 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

9 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.1868, -93.6128). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Reeds Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Reeds Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Reeds Lake Public Water Access SiteIoscoWaseca CountyTrailer launch · Gravel ramp · dock6 trailer, 2 car—Fishing, Boating44.1840, -93.6198

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Reeds Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Reeds Lake

    How big is Reeds Lake?

    Reeds Lake covers about 195 acres in Iosco, Minnesota (Waseca County).

    How deep is Reeds Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 58 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Reeds Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, White crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Black bullhead and Common carp and 5 more.

    Is there a public boat launch on Reeds Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Reeds Lake Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Reeds Lake?

    Yes. We list 15 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 4 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Reeds Lake?

    Reeds Lake touches Iosco in Waseca County, Minnesota.

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