---
type: lake
name: "North Center Lake"
county: "Chisago"
nearest_town: "Center City"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 749
max_depth_ft: 46
latitude: 45.40909
longitude: -92.82936
lake_score: 65
dnr_lake_id: "13003201"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/north-center-lake
---

# North Center Lake

Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota, near Center City

- **Surface Area**: 749 acres
- **Max Depth**: 46 ft
- **Average Depth**: 7 ft
- **Shoreline**: 12.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 65/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

North Center Lake is a 749-acre lake near Center City in Chisago County, Minnesota. It reaches 46 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 12.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.8 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to northern pike, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Allemanstratt Wilderness Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Northern Pike**: All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground, Picnic Area

### Campgrounds

- Allemanstratt Wilderness Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [North Lindstrom Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/north-lindstrom-lake) - 1.3 miles, 142 acres
- [Little Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/little-lake) - 1.7 miles, 168 acres
- [South Center Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/south-center-lake) - 2.1 miles, 910 acres
- [South Lindstrom Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/south-lindstrom-lake) - 2.2 miles, 455 acres
- [Sunrise Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/sunrise-lake) - 2.2 miles, 796 acres
- [Linn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/linn-lake) - 3.5 miles, 177 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.40909,-92.82936)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=13003201)
- [All lakes in Chisago County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/north-center-lake)*