Smith Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Smith Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Smith Lake, MN
- How big is Smith Lake?
- How deep is Smith Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Smith Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Smith Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Smith Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Smith Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Smith Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Smith Lake?
How big is Smith Lake?
How deep is Smith Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Smith Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Brook Stickleback, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Smith Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Smith Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Smith Lake?
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
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in the deepest basin on Smith Lake on August 10, 2023, to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Based on the profile, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 20 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 26.4 feet, which was within the thermocline, at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 13.9?C (57?F).
TDO3 values cooler than 21.5?C indicate that oxythermal conditions are favorable for Cisco. Dissolved oxygen concentrations within the thermocline indicate that suitable oxythermal habitat for Cisco was available across a range of depths at the time of sampling during the summer of 2023. Data collected in 1997-2014 further indicate suitable oxythermal habitat in most years, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2010. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore experience higher levels of stress.
What is the average air temp for Smith Lake?
Are there any state parks near Smith Lake?
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Father Hennepin State Park
Crow Wing State Park
Crow Wing State Forest
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Smith Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.4 mi | 12 | |
| Bassett Lake | 0.9 mi | 36 | 38 ft |
| Holt Lake | 1.0 mi | 164 | 29 ft |
| Barbour Lake | 1.2 mi | 56 | 54 ft |
| Hogsback Lake | 1.3 mi | 10 | |
| Sunfish Lake | 1.4 mi | 15 | |
| Long Lake | 1.7 mi | 214 | 39 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.8 mi | 84 | |
| Bullhead Lake | 2.0 mi | 12 | |
| Camp Lake | 2.3 mi | 534 | 42 ft |
