Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
Ham Lake
A 1,469-acre lake, reaching 53 ft deep in Lake County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Ham Lake is a public lake in Lake County, Minnesota that covers about 1,469 acres and reaches roughly 53 ft at its deepest. At that size there is room for a wake-boat lap when the water is open and rules permit.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. Minnesota sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Ham Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Ham Lake covers roughly 1,469 acres and reaches about 53 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.