Lizzie Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pontoria. DNR lake ID 18041600.
Lizzie Lake is a 413.9-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pontoria. Its deepest point reaches 13 ft, and about 98% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.3 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 | 18041600 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Pontoria |
| Surface area | 413.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 13 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 98% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.3 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 7.3 ft.
Fishing on Lizzie Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1988 (38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 2.0 | 1.5 to 5.8 |
| Northern pike | gill | 14.67 | 4.6 to 11.6 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 62.67 | 8.0 to 40.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 5.25 | 0.8 to 4.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 27.0 | 1.0 to 7.3 |
| Black crappie | trap | 5.75 | 0.8 to 6.5 |
| Bluegill | gill | 16.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 59.25 | 2.5 to 25.0 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 5.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 11.5 | 1.4 to 8.6 |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
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
- Lizzie Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 8 trailer spaces. 6 mi N of Pine River on Hwy 84, 1 mi E on Co Rd 118, .25 mi N on Co Rd 43, .5 mi E on an easment road. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Bass Lake 1.1 mi, Cass County
- Horseshoe Lake 1.2 mi, Cass County
- Jail Lake 1.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Clough Lake 1.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ada Lake 2.1 mi, Cass County
- Little Sand Lake 3.2 mi, Cass County
- Hattie Lake 3.2 mi, Cass County
- Two Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
Questions about Lizzie Lake
How deep is Lizzie Lake?
Lizzie Lake reaches a maximum depth of 13 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 98% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Lizzie Lake?
Lizzie Lake covers about 413.9 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Lizzie Lake?
Summer water clarity on Lizzie Lake averages 7.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Lizzie Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Lizzie 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.
Where is the public boat access on Lizzie Lake?
Lizzie Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Lizzie Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Lizzie Lake?
Homes on Lizzie 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 Lizzie Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Lizzie Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 98% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Lizzie Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Lizzie Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Lizzie 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 1988), 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.