Medicine Lake
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Medicine Lake is the largest lake within the city of Plymouth — 880 acres of west-metro waterfront 15 minutes from Minneapolis, anchored by French Regional Park.
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Life on Medicine Lake
Medicine Lake is the largest lake entirely within a single city — Plymouth, in Hennepin County — about 880 acres of west-metro waterfront 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, anchored by French Regional Park. It is genuine lake recreation inside the suburbs.
The market is established year-round homes; the in-city location, park access, and metro convenience drive value.
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What the seasons bring on Medicine Lake
Summer is sailing, paddling, and French Park recreation close to the city. Fall brings color around the park.
Winter offers park trails and ice activities minutes from Minneapolis, reopening at ice-out.
Medicine Lake by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Medicine Lake
Common questions about Medicine Lake
Can you buy a home on Medicine Lake?
Yes. Medicine Lake, in Hennepin County, Twin Cities Metro, 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 Medicine Lake listings directly.
Where is Medicine Lake located?
Medicine Lake is in Hennepin County, Twin Cities Metro, MN.
How big is Medicine Lake?
Medicine Lake covers about 924 acres, making it a substantial Minnesota lake (Minnesota DNR).
How deep is Medicine Lake?
Medicine Lake reaches a maximum depth of about 49 feet, with a mean depth of roughly 0 feet, per Minnesota DNR survey data.
What fish are in Medicine Lake?
Medicine Lake holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, according to Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys.
How clear is the water in Medicine Lake?
Water clarity on Medicine Lake measures about 7 feet in Minnesota DNR surveys — a useful gauge of water quality when you're comparing lakes.
Does Medicine Lake have public access?
Yes — Medicine Lake has 1 public access (Minnesota DNR), so you can get on the water even before you own on it.
What is there to do on Medicine Lake?
Medicine Lake is known for boating, fishing, paddling, and after-work evenings on the water, with the Twin Cities close by. 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 Medicine Lake?
Several Minnesota towns sit within a short drive of Medicine Lake, offering dining, groceries, and marine services for owners.
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