Upper Cullen Lake
About Upper Cullen Lake
Upper Cullen Lake is a 441-acre lake near Breezy Point in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Ice typically goes out around April 12, based on 18 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Upper Cullen Lake
- 441 acres, up to 40 feet deep, near Breezy Point
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 13.5 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 441 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 13.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 300 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.
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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 12
- Years of record
- 18
- Earliest
- March 8, 2016
- Latest
- May 2, 2022
- Most recent
- March 29, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Middle Cullen Lake
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1 miles away
Little Pelican Lake
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2.1 miles away
East Twin Lake
63 out of 100 Lake ScoreCrow Wing · Nisswa163 acres
2.2 miles away
Lower Cullen Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreCrow Wing · Nisswa560 acres
2.5 miles away
West Twin Lake
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreCrow Wing · Nisswa127 acres
3 miles away
Mayo Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Cullen Lake?
Upper Cullen Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Breezy Point. It covers 441 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Upper Cullen Lake?
Upper Cullen Lake covers 441 acres with about 4.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet.
What fish can you catch at Upper Cullen Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Upper Cullen Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Upper Cullen Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Upper Cullen 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 Upper Cullen Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Upper Cullen Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Upper Cullen Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 12, from 18 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 8, 2016 and the latest is May 2, 2022.