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- What kind of fish can you catch in Cross Lake Reservoir?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Cross Lake Reservoir?
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- What are the fishing regulations for Cross Lake Reservoir?
- What is the average air temp for Cross Lake Reservoir?
- Are there any state parks near Cross Lake Reservoir?
How big is Cross Lake Reservoir?
How deep is Cross Lake Reservoir?
What kind of fish can you catch in Cross Lake Reservoir?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Least Darter, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spotfin Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Cross Lake Reservoir?
What are the closest cities to Cross Lake Reservoir?
Are there places to stay in the Cross Lake Reservoir area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Cross Lake Reservoir?
Are there boat launches on Cross Lake Reservoir?
Are there places to eat and drink near Cross Lake Reservoir?
What are the fishing regulations for Cross Lake Reservoir?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Cross Lake Reservoir?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Cross is a 1,751 acre lake and part of the 14,000 acre Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Development is heavy, with 494 homes/cottages and a U.S.C.O.E. campground present along 19.7 miles of shoreline. Water recreation by boats and jet skis is very heavy in mid-summer. Water clarity remained good, with a secchi disc reading of 15 feet on July 21, 2011.
Cross Lake is stocked annually with walleye fry and in even numbered years with fingerlings. The 2011 walleye catch was average for this type of lake. Average length was 18.5" and 90% of the fish were 12" or larger. Northern pike numbers continue to be high and the size remained small, with an average length of 19.1". Only 11% of these fish were 24" or larger.
Largemouth bass numbers for the Whitefish Chain, which includes Cross, were impressive while night electrofishing (112.5/hr run-time). Average length was 12.8". Numbers were also good in our nets.
Panfish numbers were average for this lake. Black crappies showed more potential for anglers, with 58% of the fish measuring 8" or larger. Bluegills faired a bit smaller, with 14% measuring 7" or larger.
Yellow perch numbers remained low at 1.3/net. Average length was 7.2". Lake whitefish and tullibee, which are important forage fish for walleye and northern pike, were caught in average numbers for this type of lake.
What is the average air temp for Cross Lake Reservoir?
Are there any state parks near Cross Lake Reservoir?
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Land O Lakes State Forest
Pillsbury State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Cross Lake Reservoir...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Pleasant Lake | 0.2 mi | 22 | 69 ft |
Little Star Lake | 1.8 mi | 49 | 30 ft |
Rush Lake | 1.8 mi | 858 | 105 ft |
Star Lake | 1.8 mi | 127 | 83 ft |
Duck Lake | 2.0 mi | 150 | 13 ft |
Little Round Lake | 2.1 mi | 20 | 22 ft |
Pig Lake | 2.3 mi | 181 | 56 ft |
Fawn Lake | 2.5 mi | 78 | 24 ft |
Bass Lake | 2.5 mi | 121 | 47 ft |
Pine Lake | 2.5 mi | 324 | 16.9 ft |