Star Lake
About Star Lake
Star Lake is a 127-acre lake near Cross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 83 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
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.
Plan Your Visit to Star Lake
- 127 acres, up to 83 feet deep, near Cross Lake
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 18 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 127 acres
- Max depth
- 83 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 18 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 37 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Star Lake?
Star Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Cross Lake. It covers 127 acres and reaches 83 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Star Lake?
Star Lake covers 127 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 83 feet.
What fish can you catch at Star Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, 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 Star Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Star Lake.
Can you swim at Star Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Star 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 Star Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Star Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.