Eagle Lake
About Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a 389-acre lake near Cromwell in Carlton County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 23 feet, and has roughly 5.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.2 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 18 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Eagle Lake
- 389 acres, up to 35 feet deep, near Cromwell
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.2 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 389 acres
- Max depth
- 35 ft
- Average depth
- 23 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 113 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 17
- Years of record
- 18
- Earliest
- March 16, 2024
- Latest
- May 14, 2013
- Most recent
- March 16, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake is in Carlton County, Minnesota, near Cromwell. It covers 389 acres and reaches 35 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Eagle Lake?
Eagle Lake covers 389 acres with about 5.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 35 feet and its average depth is about 23 feet.
What fish can you catch at Eagle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Eagle Lake?
Yes. Eagle Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Eagle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Eagle Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Eagle Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Eagle Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Eagle Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 18 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2024 and the latest is May 14, 2013.