Christina Lake
About Christina Lake
Christina Lake is a 3,971-acre lake near Melby in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 14 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 17.8 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 53 Douglas County lakes in this directory.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2005.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Christina Lake
- 3,971 acres, up to 14 feet deep, near Melby
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- 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
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 3,971 acres
- Max depth
- 14 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 17.8 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 3,971 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
- 14
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2005
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Closed to fishing.
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 Christina Lake?
Christina Lake is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Melby. It covers 3,971 acres and reaches 14 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Christina Lake?
Christina Lake covers 3,971 acres with about 17.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 14 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Christina Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Christina Lake?
Yes. Christina Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Christina Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Christina 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 Christina Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Christina Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Christina Lake?
Yes. Closed to fishing.