Cramer Lake
About Cramer Lake
Cramer Lake is a 68-acre lake near Cramer in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 4 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 3.2 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and brook trout. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Cramer Lake
- 68 acres, up to 4 feet deep, near Cramer
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and brook trout
- Average water clarity around 3.2 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 68 acres
- Max depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 2 mi
- Water clarity
- 3.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 68 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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 Cramer Lake?
Cramer Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Cramer. It covers 68 acres and reaches 4 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cramer Lake?
Cramer Lake covers 68 acres with about 2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cramer Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Brook Trout. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Cramer Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Cramer Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Cramer 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 Cramer Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Cramer Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.