Cole Lake

Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Manganese. DNR lake ID 18012700.

114acres

Not surveyedmax depth

n/aunder 15 ft

4.9 ftclarity

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Cole Lake is a 114-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Manganese. Summer water clarity averages 4.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.

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Quick facts

DNR lake ID	18012700
County	Crow Wing County, near Manganese
Surface area	114 acres
Maximum depth	Not surveyed
Share under 15 ft	Not surveyed
Water clarity (summer)	4.9 ft through 2017
Phosphorus (summer)	14.0 µg/L
Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer)	5.9 µg/L
Nutrient class	Mesotrophic
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 2017: clarity 4.9 ft, phosphorus 14.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 5.9 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Cole Lake rates as mesotrophic.

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

Miller Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
Island Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
Mahnomen Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
Black Bear Lake 2.6 mi, Crow Wing County
Turner Lake 2.8 mi, Crow Wing County
Fool Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
Pascoe Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
Upper Mission Lake 3.0 mi, Crow Wing County

Questions about Cole Lake

How big is Cole Lake?

Cole Lake covers about 114 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

How clear is Cole Lake?

Summer water clarity on Cole Lake averages 4.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2017. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.

Does Cole Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?

Cole 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 Cole Lake?

Homes on Cole 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 Cole Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.

What is it like to live on Cole Lake?

Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 4.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.

Are there special fishing regulations on Cole Lake?

No lake-specific regulation was found for Cole Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.

Ask us about Cole 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 not on record), 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.