Taylor Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. DNR lake ID 18023600.
Taylor Lake is a 36.3-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Merrifield. Its deepest point reaches 32 ft, and about 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 15.5 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18023600 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Merrifield |
| Surface area | 36.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 32 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 61% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 15.5 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 15.5 ft.
Fishing on Taylor Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1991 (35 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 | 23.5 | 2.7 to 9.3 |
| Northern pike | trap | 2.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 2.0 | 1.9 to 19.1 |
| Black crappie | gill | 4.5 | 1.0 to 4.3 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.75 | 0.7 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 84.75 | 2.9 to 41.2 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 39.25 | 1.5 to 7.4 |
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
- Perch Lake 0.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Silver Lake 0.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Edward Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lower Mission Lake 1.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lougee Lake 1.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Half Moon Lake 2.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bass Lake 2.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Markee Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Taylor Lake
How deep is Taylor Lake?
Taylor Lake reaches a maximum depth of 32 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Taylor Lake?
Taylor Lake covers about 36.3 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Taylor Lake?
Summer water clarity on Taylor Lake averages 15.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Taylor Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Taylor 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 Taylor Lake?
Homes on Taylor 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 Taylor Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Taylor Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 61% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 15.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Taylor Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Taylor Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Taylor 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 1991), 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.