These Are The 15 Deepest Lakes In Minnesota And They Are Positively Stunning

With 10,000-plus lakes, Minnesotans always have plenty of swimming, boating, fishing, and even scuba diving options. Today we're taking a look at some of the deepest lakes in Minnesota and all the activities that can be enjoyed in them. While many of them are mine lakes resulting from open pit mining, there are also a few naturally deep lakes in Minnesota.

1. Lake Superior

Naturally, Lake Superior is by far the deepest lake in Minnesota - also the largest lake in Minnesota or adjacent to the state - with depths as impressive as 1333 feet. Not only is Lake Superior one of the most beautiful lakes in Minnesota, but there are plenty of beaches along the shoreline to sink your toes into and enjoy the view.

2. Sabin Lake (Embarrass Mine), St. Louis County – ID 69042900

This mine is a startling 465 feet deep, with over 33 feet of clarity! If you've been wondering, "What's the deepest lake in Minnesota?" Sabin Lake is probably the actual answer, since Lake Superior isn't technically "in" Minnesota, but rather borders the North Star State.

3. Portsmouth Mine Pit, Crow Wing County - ID 18043700

Located in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, a visit to this man-made Minnesota lake is sure to impress. Depths of over 450 feet make this mine pit one of the most scenic and deepest lakes in Minnesota.

4. Ore-be-gone (Gilbert Pit), St. Louis County - ID 69130600

This big artificial mine lake near Gilbert is perfect for all types of aquatic recreation.

5. St. James Pit, St. Louis County - ID 69042800

This pit lake near Aurora is an amazing spot to explore and a whopping 381 feet deep!

6. Rabbit (East), Crow Wing County - ID 18009301

With a depth over 337 feet, this lake is another Cuyuna beauty.

7. Canisteo Pit, Itasca County - ID 31132504

Over 300 feet deep, this beautiful lake in Minnesota has crystal clear waters that will make you think you've slipped off to the Caribbean!

8. Hill Annex Mine Lake

At Hill Annex Mine State Park, this amazing Minnesota lake is the perfect place to explore underwater mine remnants.

9. Lind Pit, Itasca County - ID 31128000

At 284 feet deep and with 25 feet of clarity, this lake can't be beat for its stunning water.

10. Saganaga, Cook County - ID 16063300

On the border, this 280-foot-deep lake is truly one-of-a-kind with all its surrounding islands.

11. Morroco Mine, Crow Wing County - ID 18052000

This 265-foot mine lake is absolutely beautiful.

12. Pennington Mine, Crow Wing County - ID 18043900

This mine lake has a depth of 259 feet!

13. Huntington Mine, Crow Wing County - ID 18044100

258 feet deep, this mine lake in Minnesota is an epic scuba diving location.

14. Virginia Mine, Crow Wing - ID 18052100

Another mine lake, this one is 225 feet deep. One of the most beautiful lakes in Minnesota, Virginia Mine attracts scuba divers from all over.

15. Lake La Salle

Finally, rounding out the top 15 deepest lakes in Minnesota is the beautiful Lake La Salle in the Lake La Salle State Recreation Area has spots up to 213 feet deep.

Dreaming of splashing in the water? Check out these awesome swimming holes in Minnesota. Have you visited any of the deepest lakes in Minnesota? Let us know what you did there in the comments!