Erskine Lake
About Erskine Lake
Erskine Lake is an 182-acre lake near Pine Center in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 14 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Erskine Lake
- 182 acres, up to 14 feet deep, near Pine Center
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 182 acres
- Max depth
- 14 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 181 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
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
- 14
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Erskine Lake?
Erskine Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pine Center. It covers 182 acres and reaches 14 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Erskine Lake?
Erskine Lake covers 182 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 14 feet.
What fish can you catch at Erskine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Erskine Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Erskine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Erskine 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 Erskine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Erskine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.