Perch Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. DNR lake ID 18030400.
Perch Lake is a 181-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. Its deepest point reaches 6 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.1 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 | 18030400 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Merrifield |
| Surface area | 181 acres |
| Maximum depth | 6 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.1 ft through 2020 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 16.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 3.6 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 2020: clarity 6.1 ft, phosphorus 16.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 3.6 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Perch 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
- Taylor Lake 0.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lougee Lake 1.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Markee Lake 1.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Silver Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bonnie Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Edward Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lower Mission Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- West Twin Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Perch Lake
How deep is Perch Lake?
Perch Lake reaches a maximum depth of 6 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Perch Lake?
Perch Lake covers about 181 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Perch Lake?
Summer water clarity on Perch Lake averages 6.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2020. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Perch Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Perch 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 Perch Lake?
Homes on Perch 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 Perch Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Perch Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Perch Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Perch Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Perch 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.