Fool Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Mission. DNR lake ID 18022400.
Fool Lake is a 250-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Mission. Its deepest point reaches 17 ft. Summer water clarity averages 8.0 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 | 18022400 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Mission |
| Surface area | 250 acres |
| Maximum depth | 17 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.0 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 16.8 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 9.8 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Murkier (2016 to 2025) |
| 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 2025: clarity 8.0 ft, phosphorus 16.8 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 9.8 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Fool Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: murkier.
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
- Island Lake 2.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Cole Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Goggle Lake 3.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Indian Jack Lake 3.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Upper Mission Lake 3.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Perry Lake 3.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Little Bass Lake 3.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Adney Lake 3.9 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Fool Lake
How deep is Fool Lake?
Fool Lake reaches a maximum depth of 17 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Fool Lake?
Fool Lake covers about 250 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Fool Lake?
Summer water clarity on Fool Lake averages 8.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Fool Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Fool 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 Fool Lake?
Homes on Fool 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 Fool Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Fool Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 8.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Fool Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Fool Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Fool 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.