West Hunter Lake
About West Hunter Lake
West Hunter Lake is a 61-acre lake near Crown in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 4 feet, and has roughly 1.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 1 fish species here. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to West Hunter Lake
- 61 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Crown
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 61 acres
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Average depth
- 4 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 60 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)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 1
- Game fish
- 0
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 West Hunter Lake?
West Hunter Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota, near Crown. It covers 61 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.
How big and how deep is West Hunter Lake?
West Hunter Lake covers 61 acres with about 1.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet and its average depth is about 4 feet.
What fish can you catch at West Hunter Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Bullhead. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on West Hunter Lake?
Yes. West Hunter Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at West Hunter Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at West Hunter 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 West Hunter Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for West Hunter Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.