Allen Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. DNR lake ID 18020800.
Allen Lake is a 44.5-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. Its deepest point reaches 46 ft, and about 54% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.5 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 | 18020800 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Outing |
| Surface area | 44.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 46 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 54% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.5 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 12.5 ft.
Fishing on Allen Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 19.0 | 1.0 to 16.3 |
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Rainbow trout, Brook trout.
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
- Allen Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 5 trailer spaces. 3 miles South of Outing on MN Hwy. 6, then 2.5 miles West and North on the Blue Lake Road. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Pug Hole Lake 0.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Wood Lake 1.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Blue Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Little Emily Lake 1.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Anna Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Roosevelt Lake 2.1 mi, Cass County
- Papoose Lake 2.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Pavelgrit Lake 2.4 mi, Cass County
Questions about Allen Lake
How deep is Allen Lake?
Allen Lake reaches a maximum depth of 46 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 54% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Allen Lake?
Allen Lake covers about 44.5 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Allen Lake?
Summer water clarity on Allen Lake averages 12.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Allen Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Allen 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.
What fish are in Allen Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document rainbow trout, brook trout in Allen Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 1989.
Where is the public boat access on Allen Lake?
Allen Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Allen Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Allen Lake?
Homes on Allen 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 Allen Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Allen Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 54% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Allen Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Allen Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Allen Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), 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.