Lake Charlotte
About Lake Charlotte
Lake Charlotte is a 468-acre lake near Cyrus in Stevens County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 8.1 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 3 among the 5 Stevens County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 1.5 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Charlotte
- 468 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Cyrus
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 1.5 feet — expect green or stained water by midsummer
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 468 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Average depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 8.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 1.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 425 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)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Low-clarity lakes are prone to summer algae blooms; keep dogs out of green, scummy water
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- 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 Lake Charlotte?
Lake Charlotte is in Stevens County, Minnesota, near Cyrus. It covers 468 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Charlotte?
Lake Charlotte covers 468 acres with about 8.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet and its average depth is about 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Charlotte?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Charlotte?
Yes. Lake Charlotte has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Charlotte?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Charlotte. 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 Charlotte stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Charlotte; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.