Lake Melissa
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Classic Detroit Lakes cabin country — 1,850 acres on the Pelican chain, paired with neighboring Lake Sallie. Get matched with a local agent.
About Lake Melissa
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Life on Lake Melissa
Lake Melissa sits just south of Detroit Lakes in Becker County, part of the same sought-after chain — clear water, sandy frontage, and a classic Lakes Country cabin culture a few minutes from town. It offers the Detroit Lakes lifestyle with a quieter, more residential feel.
The market is cabins and rebuilt lake homes; clean sand frontage and the chain location are the premiums.
Featured Lake Melissa businesses
Resorts, marinas, dock builders, and lake-area pros our community relies on.
What the seasons bring on Lake Melissa
Summer is swimming, boating, and easy access to Detroit Lakes amenities. Fall brings calm water and color.
Winter offers ice fishing and the area's year-round services, with spring ice-out reopening the chain.
Lake Melissa by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Lake Melissa
Common questions about Lake Melissa
Can you buy a home on Lake Melissa?
Yes. Lake Melissa, in Becker County, Lakes Country, MN, has a mix of year-round lake homes, seasonal cabins, and the occasional building lot along its shoreline. True waterfront inventory is limited and moves seasonally, so most buyers work with a local agent who tracks Lake Melissa listings directly.
Where is Lake Melissa located?
Lake Melissa is in Becker County, Lakes Country, MN.
How big is Lake Melissa?
Lake Melissa covers about 1,850 acres, making it a substantial Minnesota lake (Minnesota DNR).
How deep is Lake Melissa?
Lake Melissa reaches a maximum depth of about 37 feet, with a mean depth of roughly 0 feet, per Minnesota DNR survey data.
What fish are in Lake Melissa?
Lake Melissa holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, according to Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys.
How clear is the water in Lake Melissa?
Water clarity on Lake Melissa measures about 12.5 feet in Minnesota DNR surveys — a useful gauge of water quality when you're comparing lakes.
Does Lake Melissa have public access?
Yes — Lake Melissa has 4 public accesses (Minnesota DNR), so you can get on the water even before you own on it.
What is there to do on Lake Melissa?
Lake Melissa is known for fishing, boating, swimming, and slow-paced weekends on a quieter lake. The full four-season calendar — open water in summer, color in fall, and ice season in winter — is part of what draws owners to the lake.
What towns are near Lake Melissa?
Several Minnesota towns sit within a short drive of Lake Melissa, offering dining, groceries, and marine services for owners.
How do I find a real estate agent for Lake Melissa?
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