Christine Lake
About Christine Lake
Christine Lake is an 184-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Christine Lake
- 184 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Lutsen
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 184 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 184 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 (gravel or earth)
Best For
- 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Christine Lake?
Christine Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen. It covers 184 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Christine Lake?
Christine Lake covers 184 acres with about 3.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Christine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Christine Lake?
Yes. Christine Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Christine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Christine 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 Christine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Christine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.