---
type: lake
name: "Cross Lake Reservoir"
county: "Crow Wing"
nearest_town: "Cross Lake"
lake_type: "reservoir"
acres: 1815
max_depth_ft: 84
latitude: 46.66806
longitude: -94.1362
lake_score: 76
dnr_lake_id: "18031200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/cross-lake-reservoir
---

# Cross Lake Reservoir

Reservoir in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Cross Lake

- **Surface Area**: 1,815 acres
- **Max Depth**: 84 ft
- **Shoreline**: 21.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 16.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: reservoir
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 76/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Cross Lake Reservoir is a 1,815-acre reservoir near Cross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 84 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 21.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 21 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers and Minnesota DNR. US Army Corps of Engineers Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 21
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Crappie, Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- US Army Corps of Engineers Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Lake Whitefish, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Rush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/rush-lake) - 1.8 miles, 858 acres
- [Star Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/star-lake) - 1.8 miles, 127 acres
- [Pig Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/pig-lake) - 2.3 miles, 196 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/bass-lake-jenkins) - 2.5 miles, 121 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/pine-lake) - 2.5 miles, 324 acres
- [Daggett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/daggett-lake) - 2.6 miles, 258 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.66806,-94.1362)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=18031200)
- [All lakes in Crow Wing County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/cross-lake-reservoir)*