Cross Lake Reservoir
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Lake Reservoir, MN
- How big is Cross Lake Reservoir?
- How deep is Cross Lake Reservoir?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Cross Lake Reservoir?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
There are specific fishing regulations Cross Lake Reservoir that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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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
Walleyes have been stocked into Cross Lake on a regular basis since 1948. The current management plan calls for annual fry stocking at a rate of 1,000/littoral acre (880,000 fry) and fingerling stockings in even numbered years at a rate of 1 pound per littoral acre (880 pounds). Night electrofishing was done on September 11th, 2023, to monitor the abundance of young-of-the-year (YOY) Walleyes. The total sample time was 2 hours in which no YOY Walleyes caught. Past catch rates of YOY Walleyes have been as high as 6.5 fish/hour. Walleye age 1 and older were sampled at a catch rate of 9.0/hour run-time. These fish ranged in size from 7.8" to 11.6", with a mean length of 8.8".
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 Beaver Lake | 0.9 mi | 17 | |
| Arla's Pond | 0.9 mi | 25 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 17 | |
| 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 |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 12 | |
| Tiff Lake | 2.1 mi | 67 | |
| Pig Lake | 2.4 mi | 196 | 56 ft |
