The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cross Lake
Pine County, Minnesota · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Cross Lake
Cross Lake is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota, covering about 900 acres.
It stretches about 4.2 miles end to end with roughly 12 miles of shoreline. At about 930 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Pine City is on the shore. Blaine, the nearest city, is about 47 miles south.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12 miles
- End to end
- About 4.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 930 ft
- County
- Pine County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cross Lake
- Pine Cityon the shore
- Rock Creekabout 4.3 mi south
- Hinckleyabout 9 mi north
- Rush Cityabout 9.3 mi south
- Blainenearest city, about 47 mi south
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Questions about Cross Lake
What fish are in Cross Lake?
Lakes like Cross Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cross Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Cross Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 12 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cross Lake?
Pine City is on the shore; Rock Creek is about 4.3 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Cross Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Cross Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
