---
type: lake
name: "Huntington Mine"
county: "Crow Wing"
nearest_town: "Crosby"
lake_type: "mine pit lake"
acres: 106
max_depth_ft: 258
latitude: 46.47888
longitude: -94.00598
lake_score: 68
dnr_lake_id: "18044100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/huntington-mine
---

# Huntington Mine

Mine pit lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Crosby

- **Surface Area**: 106 acres
- **Max Depth**: 258 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 38.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: mine pit lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 68/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Huntington Mine is a 106-acre mine pit lake near Crosby in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 258 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 38.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2012.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Old Iron Camp 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**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2012
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Old Iron Camp

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Black Hoof Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/black-hoof-lake) - 0.6 miles, 201 acres
- [Mahnomen, Alstead & Arco Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/mahnomen-alstead-and-arco-lake) - 0.8 miles, 272 acres
- [Pennington Mine](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/pennington-mine) - 1.1 miles, 62 acres
- [Little Black Hoof Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/little-black-hoof-lake) - 1.4 miles, 72 acres
- [Mahnomen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/mahnomen-lake) - 1.4 miles, 238 acres
- [Portsmouth Mine](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/portsmouth-mine) - 2.1 miles, 149 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.47888,-94.00598)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=18044100)
- [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/huntington-mine)*