Kerr Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Pontoria. DNR lake ID 11026800.
Kerr Lake is an 83.2-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Pontoria. Its deepest point reaches 79 ft, and about 32% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 19.0 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11026800 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Pontoria |
| Surface area | 83.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 79 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 32% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 19.0 ft through 2019 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 10.6 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 3.1 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| 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 2019: clarity 19.0 ft, phosphorus 10.6 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 3.1 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Kerr Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing on Kerr Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1992 (34 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 | 6.0 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Yellow perch | gill | 7.0 | 1.5 to 23.0 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.56 | 0.5 to 3.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 2.33 | 0.5 to 2.9 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.78 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 24.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 35.44 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 8.67 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 7.22 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
| Rock bass | gill | 2.33 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
| Rock bass | trap | 1.67 | 0.5 to 2.8 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 3.0 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.11 | 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
- Lost Lake 1.0 mi, Cass County
- Trillium Lake 1.2 mi, Cass County
- Kid Lake 1.2 mi, Cass County
- Child Lake 1.2 mi, Cass County
- Little Woman Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Baby Lake 1.6 mi, Cass County
- Squeedunk Lake 1.6 mi, Cass County
- Widow Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
Questions about Kerr Lake
How deep is Kerr Lake?
Kerr Lake reaches a maximum depth of 79 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 32% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Kerr Lake?
Kerr Lake covers about 83.2 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Kerr Lake?
Summer water clarity on Kerr Lake averages 19.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2019. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Kerr Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Kerr 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 Kerr Lake?
Homes on Kerr 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 Kerr Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Kerr Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 32% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 19.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Kerr Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Kerr Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Kerr Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1992), 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.