---
type: lake
name: "Goodrich Lake"
county: "Crow Wing"
nearest_town: "Cross Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 382
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 46.69059
longitude: -94.03015
lake_score: 67
dnr_lake_id: "18022600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/goodrich-lake
---

# Goodrich Lake

Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Cross Lake

- **Surface Area**: 382 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 67/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Goodrich Lake is a 382-acre lake near Cross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 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 black and white crappie and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Cuyuna Scout Camp is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

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

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Black and White Crappie, Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Cuyuna Scout Camp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [O'Brien Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/o-brien-lake) - 1.1 miles, 186 acres
- [Dolney Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/dolney-lake) - 1.6 miles, 272 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/pickerel-lake) - 1.8 miles, 117 acres
- [Little Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/little-pine-lake) - 2.1 miles, 330 acres
- [Velvet Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/velvet-lake) - 2.2 miles, 167 acres
- [Daggett Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/daggett-lake) - 2.9 miles, 258 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.69059,-94.03015)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=18022600)
- [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/goodrich-lake)*