---
type: lake
name: "Cross Lake"
county: "Polk"
nearest_town: "Fosston"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 320
max_depth_ft: 19
latitude: 47.6232
longitude: -95.62436
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "60002700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/cross-lake
---

# Cross Lake

Lake in Polk County, Minnesota, near Fosston

- **Surface Area**: 320 acres
- **Max Depth**: 19 ft
- **Average Depth**: 12 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.8 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Cross Lake is a 320-acre lake near Fosston in Polk County, Minnesota. It reaches 19 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 12 feet, and has roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.8 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. Tilberg Park Campsites is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2022
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Tilberg Park Campsites

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Turtle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/turtle-lake) - 2.2 miles, 525 acres
- [Whitefish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/whitefish-lake) - 2.9 miles, 243 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/clearwater-county/pine-lake) - 6.6 miles, 1,236 acres
- [Lindberg Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/clearwater-county/lindberg-lake) - 7 miles, 95 acres
- [Spring Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/spring-lake) - 7.9 miles, 134 acres
- [Hill River](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/hill-river) - 9.3 miles, 102 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.6232,-95.62436)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=60002700)
- [All lakes in Polk County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/cross-lake)*