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type: compare
title: "Lake St. Croix vs White Bear Lake"
county: "Washington"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-st-croix-vs-white-bear-lake
---

# Lake St. Croix vs White Bear Lake

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) | [White Bear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/white-bear-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 83/100 | 80/100 |
| Nearest town | Stillwater | White Bear Lake |
| Surface area | 8,393 acres | 2,428 acres |
| Max depth | 78 ft | 83 ft |
| Shoreline | 124.5 mi | 13.6 mi |
| Water clarity | 5.7 ft | 12.5 ft |
| Public access | 5 public boat launches (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 35 | 18 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| 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-white-bear-lake)*