Kraemer Lake
About Kraemer Lake
Kraemer Lake is a 195-acre lake near Saint Joseph in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Kraemer Lake
- 195 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Saint Joseph
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 195 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Average depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 105 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
- Picnic area
- 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
- 2022
- 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 Kraemer Lake?
Kraemer Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Saint Joseph. It covers 195 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Kraemer Lake?
Kraemer Lake covers 195 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet and its average depth is about 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Kraemer 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 Kraemer Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Kraemer Lake.
Can you swim at Kraemer Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Kraemer 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 Kraemer Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Kraemer Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.