Dolney Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Emily. DNR lake ID 18019500.
Dolney Lake is a 271.6-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Emily. Its deepest point reaches 16 ft, and about 99% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18019500 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Emily |
| Surface area | 271.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 16 ft |
| Mean depth | 4.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 99% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.5 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 7.5 ft.
Fishing on Dolney Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2017 (9 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 | 27.0 | 4.6 to 11.6 |
| Northern pike | trap | 2.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.5 | 8.0 to 40.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 2.0 | 1.0 to 7.3 |
| Black crappie | trap | 5.0 | 0.8 to 6.5 |
| Bluegill | gill | 15.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 30.22 | 2.5 to 25.0 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 2.56 | 0.3 to 0.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 7.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 2.56 | 1.4 to 8.6 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 2.5 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 2.67 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 19.0 in (2017), Northern pike 37.0 in (2017).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Yellow bullhead, Brown 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
- Dolney Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 8 trailer spaces. 5 miles East of Crosslake on Co Rd 36, then 1.5 miles North on Fairfield Twp Rd 75. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Goodrich Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- O'Brien Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Velvet Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Command Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bass Lake 2.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Pickerel Lake 2.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Rock Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Adney Lake 3.1 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Dolney Lake
How deep is Dolney Lake?
Dolney Lake reaches a maximum depth of 16 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 99% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Dolney Lake?
Dolney Lake covers about 271.6 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Dolney Lake?
Summer water clarity on Dolney Lake averages 7.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Dolney Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Dolney 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 Dolney Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead in Dolney Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2017.
Where is the public boat access on Dolney Lake?
Dolney Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Dolney Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Dolney Lake?
Homes on Dolney 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 Dolney Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Dolney Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 99% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Dolney Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Dolney Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Dolney 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 2017), 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.