From Faribault, 45 waters from our guide are no more than 75 minutes away by road — 38 lakes and 7 reservoirs. Together they hold records of 32 fish species.

Wells Lake is 7 minutes from Faribault

Wells Lake (reservoir) is the shortest drive from Faribault: 7 min (3.8 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Boat ramp — Wells Lake.

Also within a short drive:

32 fish species around Faribault

Bluegill turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 44 of 45. It is followed by Black Crappie (42), Common Carp (41), Largemouth Bass (36) and Black Bullhead (36).

For each of these 5 fish the closest water is the same: Wells Lake, 7 min (3.8 mi).

3 waters at the top of the Faribault list

Ranked by drive time, depth data, species records and access, the first 3 for Faribault are:

  • Wells Lake (reservoir): 2,185 acres, 17 fish species on record, max depth 15 ft (surveyed) and 3 ramps.
  • Sakatah Lake: 1,249 acres, 15 fish species on record, max depth 10 ft (surveyed) and 2 ramps.
  • Cedar Lake: 925 acres, 17 fish species on record, max depth 40 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.

78 boat ramps within reach

Public access near Faribault adds up to 78 boat ramps and 7 shore-fishing spots. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Cannon Lake Public Water Access Site on Wells Lake, about 4.2 mi in a straight line, with 2 lanes.

Deepest nearby: Lake Elmo, 120 ft

The deepest water in this guide is Lake Elmo: 120 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). It is followed by Lake Minnetonka (100 ft), Bde Maka Ska (90 ft) and Christmas Lake (90 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 45 waters.

One stocked water near Faribault

The stocking record nearby belongs to Silver Lake (346,517 fish).

8 campgrounds near the water

8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Faribault. The closest are Le Mieux Resort & Campground (7.3 mi, by Cedar Lake), Sakatah Lake State Park Campground (14.2 mi, by Sakatah Lake) and Kamp Dels (14.9 mi, by Sakatah Lake).