Little Pine Lake
About Little Pine Lake
Little Pine Lake is a 330-acre lake near Cross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 is one public boat launch (concrete surface). The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 19, based on 12 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Little Pine Lake
- 330 acres, up to 36 feet deep, near Cross Lake
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 8.8 feet
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 330 acres
- Max depth
- 36 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 225 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 18
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Crappie, Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 19
- Years of record
- 12
- Earliest
- April 12, 2015
- Latest
- May 5, 2022
- Most recent
- April 19, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pine Lake?
Little Pine Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Cross Lake. It covers 330 acres and reaches 36 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Pine Lake?
Little Pine Lake covers 330 acres with about 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 36 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Pine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Pine Lake?
Yes. Little Pine Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete). DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Pine Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Pine 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 Little Pine Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Pine Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Little Pine Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Little Pine Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 19, from 12 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 12, 2015 and the latest is May 5, 2022.
Does Little Pine Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Little Pine Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.