---
type: lake
name: "South Center Lake"
county: "Chisago"
nearest_town: "Lindstrom"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 910
max_depth_ft: 109
latitude: 45.37866
longitude: -92.8217
lake_score: 58
dnr_lake_id: "13002700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/south-center-lake
---

# South Center Lake

Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota, near Lindstrom

- **Surface Area**: 910 acres
- **Max Depth**: 109 ft
- **Shoreline**: 12.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 3.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 58/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

South Center Lake is a 910-acre lake near Lindstrom in Chisago County, Minnesota. It reaches 109 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 3.9 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 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 2023.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 2, based on 13 years of DNR ice-out records.

## 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**: 14
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **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

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

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

## Invasive Species

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

## Ice-Out

- **Median ice-out**: April 2
- **Years of record**: 13
- **Earliest**: 2024-03-03
- **Latest**: 2013-05-02

## Nearby Lakes

- [Linn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/linn-lake) - 1.4 miles, 177 acres
- [South Lindstrom Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/south-lindstrom-lake) - 1.7 miles, 455 acres
- [North Lindstrom Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/north-lindstrom-lake) - 1.9 miles, 142 acres
- [Kroon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/kroon-lake) - 1.9 miles, 193 acres
- [North Center Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/north-center-lake) - 2.1 miles, 749 acres
- [Chisago Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/chisago-county/chisago-lake) - 2.7 miles, 944 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.37866,-92.8217)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=13002700)
- [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/south-center-lake)*