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Crane Lake

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Crane Lake is a 2,921-acre lake in St. Louis County, 80 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
69061600
County
St. Louis
Surface area
2,921 acres
Maximum depth
80 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
618 acres, 21% of the lake
Shoreline
34.0 miles
Average water clarity
8.2 feet (Secchi disk, 4 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Crane Lake
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
17, since 1980
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, lake sturgeon, lake trout, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass, sauger, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 18 other species
Crane Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, run by St. Louis County
Crane Lake, Bayside Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 25 trailer spaces, toilet, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 34 trailer spaces, toilet, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Infested waters list
spiny waterflea
Special regulation, Including Vermilion Gorge
Walleye and Sauger: Combined possession limit six, only four may be walleye. All walleye from 18-26" must be immediately released. One over 26" allowed in possession.
Eating advice, sensitive populations
cisco: all sizes - 1 serving/month; crappie: all sizes - 1 serving/month; northern pike: shorter than 24" - 1 serving/month; northern pike: 24" or longer - do not eat; sauger: all sizes - do not eat; walleye: shorter than 17" - 1 serving/month; walleye: 17" or longer - do not eat
Eating advice, general populations
cisco: all sizes - 1 serving/week; northern pike: all sizes - 1 serving/month; sauger: all sizes - 1 serving/month; smallmouth bass: all sizes - 1 serving/month; walleye: shorter than 14" - 1 serving/week; walleye: 14" or longer - 1 serving/month
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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