Bonnie Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. DNR lake ID 18025900.
Bonnie Lake is a 76.1-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. Its deepest point reaches 42 ft, and about 51% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 15.6 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. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18025900 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Merrifield |
| Surface area | 76.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 42 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 51% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 15.6 ft through 2024 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Clearer (2017 to 2024) |
| 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 2024: clarity 15.6 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Bonnie Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2017 to 2024: clearer.
Fishing on Bonnie Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1994 (32 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 | 18.5 | 4.8 to 12.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 3.5 | 2.0 to 21.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.0 | 1.0 to 4.8 |
| Bluegill | gill | 4.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 31.75 | 8.3 to 50.1 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 2.5 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 2.25 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.75 | 2.8 to 10.3 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 4.25 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 30.0 in (2021), Largemouth bass 4.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Yellow bullhead.
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
- East Twin Lake 0.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- West Twin Lake 0.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bass Lake 1.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lougee Lake 1.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Young Lake 1.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Perch Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Markee Lake 1.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lower Mission Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Bonnie Lake
How deep is Bonnie Lake?
Bonnie Lake reaches a maximum depth of 42 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 51% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Bonnie Lake?
Bonnie Lake covers about 76.1 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Bonnie Lake?
Summer water clarity on Bonnie Lake averages 15.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2024. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Bonnie Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Bonnie 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 Bonnie Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, yellow bullhead in Bonnie Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 1994.
Are there lake homes for sale on Bonnie Lake?
Homes on Bonnie 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 Bonnie Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Bonnie Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 51% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 15.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Bonnie Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Bonnie Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Bonnie 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 1994), 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.