Sebie Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Fort Ripley. DNR lake ID 18016100.
Sebie Lake is a 185.3-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Fort Ripley. Its deepest point reaches 27 ft, and about 63% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.4 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18016100 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Fort Ripley |
| Surface area | 185.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 27 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 63% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.4 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 41.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 18.7 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| Clarity trend | Steady (2016 to 2025) |
| 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 4.4 ft, phosphorus 41.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 18.7 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Sebie Lake rates as eutrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Sebie Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2022 (4 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 | 2.83 | 3.5 to 10.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.56 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | 3.4 to 43.6 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.44 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.83 | 0.6 to 3.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.33 | 0.7 to 3.4 |
| Bluegill | gill | 2.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 20.22 | 6.1 to 46.6 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.56 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.33 | 2.0 to 8.5 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.33 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 33.0 in (2022), Largemouth bass 19.0 in (2022).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Green 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
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
- Sebie Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 6 trailer spaces. 1.5 miles east of Fort Ripley on the southewst shore of Sebie Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Crow Wing Lake 4.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Round Lake 5.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Round Lake 6.5 mi, Morrison County
- Green Prairie Fish Lake 7.8 mi, Morrison County
- Hardy Lake 8.9 mi, Cass County
- Bass Lake 9.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lagerquist Lake 9.8 mi, Morrison County
- Sylvan Lake 10.2 mi, Morrison County
Questions about Sebie Lake
How deep is Sebie Lake?
Sebie Lake reaches a maximum depth of 27 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 63% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Sebie Lake?
Sebie Lake covers about 185.3 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Sebie Lake?
Summer water clarity on Sebie Lake averages 4.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Sebie Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Sebie 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.
What fish are in Sebie Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, green sunfish, bowfin, common carp in Sebie Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
Where is the public boat access on Sebie Lake?
Sebie Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Sebie Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Sebie Lake?
Homes on Sebie 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 Sebie Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Sebie Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 63% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Sebie Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Sebie Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Sebie 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 2022), 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.