Lake Wakanda is a prairie lake located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, serving as the headwaters of the South Fork of the Crow River, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River. This shallow lake spans approximately 1,754 acres and is part of a chain of prairie lakes south of Willmar. With an average depth of three to four feet in its shallow bays and depths reaching up to 14 feet in the main basin, Lake Wakanda offers diverse fishing opportunities with two public access points. The lake has undergone significant enhancement projects to improve water quality and fish habitat, making it an increasingly popular destination for anglers looking to target various game fish species.