The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pine River Reservoir
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 12,700 acres (19.8 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Pine River Reservoir
In Crow Wing County, Minnesota, Pine River Reservoir covers about 12,700 acres.
It stretches about 9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 71 miles. The water sits about 1,230 ft above sea level. Crosslake sits right on the water. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 74 miles away.
- Size
- About 12,700 acres (19.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 71 miles
- End to end
- About 9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,230 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pine River Reservoir
- Crosslakeon the shore
- Pequot Lakesabout 4.1 mi southwest
- Breezy Pointabout 4.4 mi south
- Nisswaabout 9.5 mi south
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 74 mi south
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Questions about Pine River Reservoir
What fish are in Pine River Reservoir?
Lakes like Pine River Reservoir 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 Pine River Reservoir?
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 Pine River Reservoir?
About 12,700 acres, with about 71 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pine River Reservoir?
Crosslake is on the shore; Pequot Lakes is about 4.1 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Pine River Reservoir today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pine River Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
