Lake Agnes
About Lake Agnes
Lake Agnes is a 1,045-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, sauger, northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 17 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Agnes
- 1,045 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Crane Lake
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, sauger, northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,045 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 13 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 453 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
- Camping (17 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- 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
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- 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.
Camping & Reservations
17 campgrounds are mapped on or near Lake Agnes. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Agnes?
Lake Agnes is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 1,045 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Agnes?
Lake Agnes covers 1,045 acres with about 13 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Agnes?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Agnes?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Lake Agnes?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Agnes. 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 Lake Agnes stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Lake Agnes; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Lake Agnes?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.