Lake Pepin - Lanesburgh Twp

Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Lake Pepin is in Lanesburgh Township, Minnesota, 50 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is 44 miles away, and the Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague Hospital is around six miles away.

Life on the Water

Lake Pepin is 403 acres in size with a maximum depth of eight feet. The lake contains 4.7 miles of shoreline, offering lots of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. A public access point is on the western side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker, fathead minnow, and golden shiner.

Around the Area

Looking to play a round of golf? Montgomery National Golf Club is right down the street from Lake Pepin. This well-maintained course offers a challenge for all skill levels.

Also close to the area is Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park. This park offers a sand beach, swimming area, canoe rentals, and trails for walking and hiking.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Lake Pepin is an excellent choice.