Lake Washington - Washington Twp

In Two Counties

Lake Washington is in Kasota and Madison Lake, Minnesota, under 85 miles from Minneapolis. While it is mostly in Le Sueur County, a small portion is part of Blue Earth County.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 80 miles away, and the Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato is under 12 miles away.

Beautifully Big

Spanning around 1,500 acres and with a max depth of 51 feet, Lake Washington has plenty of room for new residents to come and settle down.

Popular activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, tubing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, swimming, fishing, ice fishing, and taking in the views.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find bass, largemouth bass, bigmouth buffalo, northern pike, black bass, perch, black crappie, pike, bluegill, sucker, bowfin, walleye, crappie, white crappie, freshwater drum, and yellow bullhead.

Lake Washington Regional Park & Campground is 166 acres along the northwest part of the lake. The area has two playgrounds, 3.5 miles of trails, a fishing dock, fire pits, picnic tables, 35 campsites, large fields for recreation, a basketball hoop, a canoe/kayak launch into Bakers Bay, and more.

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.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a taste of small-town life will love living on Lake Washington.