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type: compare
title: "Lake St. Croix vs Lake Elmo"
county: "Washington"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-st-croix-vs-lake-elmo
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# Lake St. Croix vs Lake Elmo

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Washington County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lake St. Croix](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/lake-st-croix) | [Lake Elmo](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/lake-elmo) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 83/100 | 78/100 |
| Nearest town | Stillwater | Lake Elmo |
| Surface area | 8,393 acres | 257 acres |
| Max depth | 78 ft | 140 ft |
| Shoreline | 124.5 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Water clarity | 5.7 ft | 18.7 ft |
| Public access | 5 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 35 | 13 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil | Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-st-croix-vs-lake-elmo)*