Love Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Nisswa. DNR lake ID 18038800.
Love Lake is a 78.5-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Nisswa. Its deepest point reaches 27 ft, and about 80% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. The DNR lists it for zebra mussel. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18038800 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Nisswa |
| Surface area | 78.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 27 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 80% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.5 ft through 2025 |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 7.5 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Love Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Love Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2019 (7 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 | 9.33 | 4.5 to 11.3 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.67 | 2.5 to 24.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.67 | 1.0 to 11.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.17 | 1.2 to 4.8 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.67 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 15.5 | 4.9 to 49.8 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.67 | 0.5 to 1.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.33 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 6.83 | 1.7 to 10.3 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 3.5 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 28.0 in (2013), Largemouth bass 15.0 in (2019), Northern pike 28.0 in (2019).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Bowfin, Common carp, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black 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
On the Minnesota DNR infested waters list for: zebra mussel (listed 2010).
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Ruth Lake 1.3 mi, Cass County
- Hartley Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Gull Lake 1.9 mi, Cass County
- Round Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Agate Lake 2.7 mi, Cass County
- Bass Lake 3.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Hole-in-the-Day Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- North Long Lake 3.7 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Love Lake
How deep is Love Lake?
Love Lake reaches a maximum depth of 27 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 80% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Love Lake?
Love Lake covers about 78.5 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Love Lake?
Summer water clarity on Love Lake averages 7.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Love Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
The Minnesota DNR infested waters list includes Love Lake for zebra mussel.
What fish are in Love Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, bowfin, common carp in Love Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2019.
How is the walleye population on Love Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1991 to 2013, walleye numbers on Love Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Love Lake?
Homes on Love 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 Love Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Love Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 80% 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 Love Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Love Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Love 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 2019), 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.