Smokey Hollow Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. DNR lake ID 18022000.
Smokey Hollow Lake is a 125.5-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. Its deepest point reaches 25 ft, and about 41% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.3 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 | 18022000 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Outing |
| Surface area | 125.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 41% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.3 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 18.8 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 12.6 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 6.3 ft, phosphorus 18.8 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 12.6 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Smokey Hollow Lake rates as eutrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: steady.
Fishing on Smokey Hollow Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2017 (9 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 | 1.17 | 2.0 to 8.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.78 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.22 | 0.3 to 0.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 2.33 | 0.5 to 4.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 5.56 | 1.0 to 6.1 |
| Bluegill | gill | 4.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 12.56 | 7.9 to 37.7 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.83 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.56 | 0.5 to 2.0 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.44 | 1.1 to 4.7 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 33.0 in (2017), Largemouth bass 19.0 in (2017).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Bowfin, Yellow 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
- Smokey Hollow Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 5 trailer spaces. 1.5 miles East of Outing on Cass Co. Rd. #58, then 2 miles South and West on the Lawrence Lake Road. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Papoose Lake 1.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Roosevelt Lake 1.3 mi, Cass County
- Lawrence Lake 1.4 mi, Cass County
- Little Emily Lake 1.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Allen Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Leavitt Lake 2.8 mi, Cass County
- Pug Hole Lake 3.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Anna Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Smokey Hollow Lake
How deep is Smokey Hollow Lake?
Smokey Hollow Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 41% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Smokey Hollow Lake?
Smokey Hollow Lake covers about 125.5 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Smokey Hollow Lake?
Summer water clarity on Smokey Hollow Lake averages 6.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Smokey Hollow Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Smokey Hollow 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 Smokey Hollow Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, bowfin, yellow bullhead in Smokey Hollow Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2017.
Where is the public boat access on Smokey Hollow Lake?
Smokey Hollow Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Smokey Hollow Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Smokey Hollow Lake?
Homes on Smokey Hollow 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 Smokey Hollow Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Smokey Hollow Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 41% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Smokey Hollow Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Smokey Hollow Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Smokey Hollow 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 2017), 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.