Minnesota · Chisago County
Kroon Lake Fishing guide
Kroon Lake covers 193 acres in Chisago County, Minnesota, reaching 30 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 5.9 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 10 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassFair numbers21.3per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 56 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 56 fish
2025Lengths measured · 45 fish
2017Lengths measured · 66 fish
2009Lengths measured · 41 fish
2004Northern pikeOne of the best around16.3per gill net24"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 104 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 104 fish
2025Lengths measured · 61 fish
2017Lengths measured · 65 fish
2009Lengths measured · 68 fish
2004BluegillFair numbers34.7per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 425 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 425 fish
2025Lengths measured · 153 fish
2017Lengths measured · 188 fish
2009Lengths measured · 1364 fish
2004CrappieJust a few1.3per trap net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 112 fish
Recent · 2025Lengths measured · 112 fish
2025Lengths measured · 38 fish
2017Lengths measured · 39 fish
2009Lengths measured · 62 fish
2004Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Kroon Lake through the year
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find. With 78% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade. With 78% of this lake 15 ft or shallower, the weed edge is the main event.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Northern pike | Largemouth bass | Walleye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32" | 17" | 21" |
| 2017 | 39" | 20" | — |
| 2009 | 37" | 18" | 26" |
| 2004 | 33" | 17" | 28" |
| 1999 | 30" | 16" | 24" |
| 1994 | 33" | 17" | — |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Jigs & bladed
Spinnerbait
3/8–1/2 oz safety-pin spinnerbait with tandem willow-leaf blades
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Wacky-Rigged Stickworm
5" stickworm
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Jigs & bladed
Tail Spinner
Compact lead body with a free-spinning blade on the tail
Full setups, including hooks, weights and line, are on the live map. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
A targeted survey of the nearshore fish community was conducted by Hinckley fisheries staff on Kroon Lake on September 5, 2025. Nearshore sampling captured 16 species of fish: Banded Kilifish, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Tadpole Madtom, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch.
The nearshore survey data is combined with standard gill and trap netting survey data from previous Kroon Lake surveys to calculate a Fish IBI (FIBI) score and helps assess aquatic life in Kroon Lake. The FIBI score for Kroon Lake based on this survey is above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes.
This survey is contributing to a watershed assessment process in coordination with the MN Pollution Control Agency. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Kroon Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Kroon 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
- Kroon Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Kroon Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Chisago Lake · 944 ac · 1.2 mi
- South Lindstrom Lake · 455 ac · 2 mi
- South Center Lake · 910 ac · 2.1 mi
- Spider Lake · 131 ac · 2.4 mi
- North Lindstrom Lake · 142 ac · 2.9 mi
- Green Lake · 1,810 ac · 3.3 mi
- North Center Lake · 749 ac · 3.8 mi
- Moody Lake · 45 ac · 3.9 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Kroon Lake?
Kroon Lake reaches 30 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 5 ft; about 78% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Kroon Lake?
Kroon Lake covers 193 acres with about 2.4 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Kroon Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Kroon Lake average 5.9 ft of visibility, middling clarity for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Kroon Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Is Kroon Lake stocked?
No stocking is on record for Kroon Lake in the DNR's stocking database.
Does Kroon Lake have a public access?
Yes. Kroon Lake has one public access site: Kroon Lake (trailer launch).
How big do northern pike get in Kroon Lake?
The biggest northern pike measured in recent DNR surveys taped 32"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1994.
When was Kroon Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Kroon Lake in 2025, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
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