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North Center Lake vs Fish Lake

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

North Center Lake is the larger of the two at 749 acres against 319 for Fish Lake. On our rankings, North Center Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Fish Lake comes out ahead for boating, North Center Lake comes out ahead for camping, North Center Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and North Center Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureNorth Center LakeFish Lake
Lake Score65 / 10056 / 100
Nearest townCenter CityHarris
Surface area749 acres319 acres
Max depth46 ft57 ft
Shoreline12.1 mi3.3 mi
Water clarity5.8 ft6.6 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (asphalt)1 public boat launch (concrete)
Fish species1513
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, BluegillWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsYesNo
Swim beachNoNo
CampingYesNo
Invasive speciesEurasian watermilfoilEurasian watermilfoil

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    North Center Lake
  • Boating
    Fish Lake
  • Camping
    North Center Lake
  • Paddling
    North Center Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    North Center Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, North Center Lake or Fish Lake?

North Center Lake is bigger at 749 acres; Fish Lake covers 319 acres.

Which is deeper, North Center Lake or Fish Lake?

Fish Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 57 feet against 46 feet.

Is North Center Lake or Fish Lake better for fishing?

North Center Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. North Center Lake lists 15 species and Fish Lake lists 13.