Placid Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Bay Lake. DNR lake ID 18007600.
Placid Lake is a 183.4-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Bay Lake. Its deepest point reaches 39 ft, and about 73% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 16.7 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 | 18007600 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Bay Lake |
| Surface area | 183.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 39 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 73% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 16.7 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 12.1 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 3.7 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Clearer (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 16.7 ft, phosphorus 12.1 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 3.7 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Placid Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: clearer.
Fishing on Placid 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 | 0.67 | 0.5 to 2.3 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 0.5 |
| Northern pike | gill | 12.67 | 3.5 to 8.9 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.75 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.33 | 1.0 to 10.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.33 | 1.0 to 3.9 |
| Black crappie | trap | 3.5 | 0.8 to 4.0 |
| Bluegill | gill | 16.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 152.5 | 9.5 to 57.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 3.25 | 1.5 to 6.8 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 17.25 | n/a |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Peterson Lake 0.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Portage Lake 1.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Hamlet Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Knieff Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ann Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Clearwater Lake 2.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Shirt Lake 2.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Reno Lake 2.8 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Placid Lake
How deep is Placid Lake?
Placid Lake reaches a maximum depth of 39 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 73% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Placid Lake?
Placid Lake covers about 183.4 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Placid Lake?
Summer water clarity on Placid Lake averages 16.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Placid Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Placid 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 Placid Lake?
Homes on Placid 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 Placid Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Placid Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 73% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 16.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Placid Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Placid Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Placid 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.