Lake Reno
About Lake Reno
Lake Reno is a 167-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1998.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 15, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Reno
- 167 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Deerwood (Crow Wing)
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 167 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 167 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
- Picnic area
- 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
- 1998
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 15
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 24, 2016
- Latest
- May 3, 2022
- Most recent
- May 1, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Lake Reno
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Reno?
Lake Reno is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Deerwood (Crow Wing). It covers 167 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Reno?
Lake Reno covers 167 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Reno?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Reno?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Lake Reno.
Can you swim at Lake Reno?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Reno. 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 Lake Reno stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lake Reno; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Lake Reno?
The median ice-out date is April 15, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 24, 2016 and the latest is May 3, 2022.