Kreigle Lake
About Kreigle Lake
Kreigle Lake is a 102-acre lake near Avon in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 66 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 14 feet, and has roughly 2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2010.
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. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 21 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Kreigle Lake
- 102 acres, up to 66 feet deep, near Avon
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 12 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 102 acres
- Max depth
- 66 ft
- Average depth
- 14 ft
- Shoreline
- 2 mi
- Water clarity
- 12 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 63 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- 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
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2010
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 8
- Years of record
- 21
- Earliest
- March 16, 2016
- Latest
- May 8, 2013
- Most recent
- April 23, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kreigle Lake?
Kreigle Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Avon. It covers 102 acres and reaches 66 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Kreigle Lake?
Kreigle Lake covers 102 acres with about 2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 66 feet and its average depth is about 14 feet.
What fish can you catch at Kreigle Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Kreigle Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Kreigle Lake.
Can you swim at Kreigle Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Kreigle 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 Kreigle Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Kreigle Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Kreigle Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 21 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2016 and the latest is May 8, 2013.