Minnesota · DNR survey data
Crawford Lake
Crawford Lake covers 110 acres in Wright County, running to 19 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassStocked · 2025Good numbers87.5per hr (electrofishing)10"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 86 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 86 fish
2021Lengths measured · 53 fish
2019Lengths measured · 142 fish
2016Lengths measured · 57 fish
2009Northern pikeStocked · 2023Excellent numbers15per gill net20"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
BluegillStocked · 2023One of the best around76per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 461 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 461 fish
2021Lengths measured · 33 fish
2019Lengths measured · 171 fish
2009Lengths measured · 758 fish
2004No recent survey rating.
No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Black Crappie | 590 fingerlings |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 900 fingerlings |
| 2025 | Walleye | 903 fingerlings · 38 yearlings · 75 adults |
| 2023 | Black Crappie | 115 adults |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 125 adults |
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 66 adults |
| 2023 | Northern Pike | 7 adults |
| 2023 | Walleye | 47,890 fry |
| 2022 | Black Crappie | 67 adults |
| 2022 | Bluegill Sunfish | 100 adults |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 29 adults |
| 2022 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
Stocking records before 2022 omitted.
Recent reports
Crawford Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Crawford Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Crawford Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Dean Lake · 176 ac · 1.8 mi
- Mink Lake · 94 ac · 3.4 mi
- Deer Lake · 171 ac · 3.8 mi
- Goose Lake · 52 ac · 4 mi
- Buffalo Lake · 1,552 ac · 4.5 mi
- South Berthiaume Lake · 20 ac · 5.6 mi
- Waverly Lake · 494 ac · 5.7 mi
- North Berthiaume Lake · 24 ac · 5.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Crawford Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Crawford Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Crawford Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Crawford Lake have a public access?
Yes. Crawford Lake has one public access site: Crawford Lake (trailer launch).
Is Crawford Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked black crappie, largemouth bass and walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2022.
When was Crawford Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Crawford Lake in 2021, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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