Loon Lake
About Loon Lake
Loon Lake is a 60-acre lake near Crosby in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1994.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to Loon Lake
- 60 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Crosby
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 60 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 32 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 (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1994
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Loon Lake?
Loon Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Crosby. It covers 60 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Loon Lake?
Loon Lake covers 60 acres with about 1.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Loon Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Loon Lake?
Yes. Loon Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Loon Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Loon 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 Loon Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Loon Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.