Canary Lake
Becker County, Minnesota, near Lake Park. DNR lake ID 03051600.
Canary Lake is a 70.6-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Lake Park. Its deepest point reaches 25 ft, and about 57% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 9.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 03051600 |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County, near Lake Park |
| Surface area | 70.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 ft |
| Mean depth | 5.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 57% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 9.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 9.1 ft.
Fishing on Canary Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1987 (39 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 1.0 | 2.7 to 9.3 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.25 | 1.9 to 19.1 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.5 | 0.7 to 3.6 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.5 | 1.0 to 4.3 |
| Black crappie | trap | 58.75 | 0.7 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | trap | 2.62 | 2.9 to 41.2 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.12 | 0.4 to 2.0 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Boyer Lake 0.8 mi, Becker County
- Marshall Lake 1.5 mi, Becker County
- East LaBelle Lake 2.9 mi, Becker County
- Gourd Lake 3.0 mi, Becker County
- West LaBelle Lake 3.4 mi, Becker County
- Seabold Lake 3.5 mi, Becker County
- Little Cormorant Lake 3.7 mi, Becker County
- Stakke Lake 4.0 mi, Becker County
Questions about Canary Lake
How deep is Canary Lake?
Canary Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 57% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Canary Lake?
Canary Lake covers about 70.6 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
How clear is Canary Lake?
Summer water clarity on Canary Lake averages 9.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Canary Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Canary Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Canary Lake?
Homes on Canary Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Canary Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Canary Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 57% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 9.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Canary Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Canary Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Canary Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Becker County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1987), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.