Wood Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. DNR lake ID 18022200.
Wood Lake is a 91.8-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Outing. Its deepest point reaches 38 ft, and about 39% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 14.3 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 | 18022200 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Outing |
| Surface area | 91.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 38 ft |
| Mean depth | 17.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 39% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 14.3 ft through 2021 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 10.1 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 5.4 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Steady (2016 to 2021) |
| 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 2021: clarity 14.3 ft, phosphorus 10.1 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 5.4 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Wood Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2021: steady.
Fishing on Wood Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1982 (44 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 | 0.33 | 0.5 to 2.3 |
| Northern pike | gill | 5.33 | 3.5 to 8.9 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 28.0 | 1.0 to 10.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 2.67 | 1.0 to 3.9 |
| Black crappie | trap | 9.5 | 0.8 to 4.0 |
| Bluegill | gill | 12.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 107.75 | 9.5 to 57.3 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 2.75 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.75 | 1.5 to 6.8 |
Walleye catch was below 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
- Allen Lake 1.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Pug Hole Lake 1.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Pavelgrit Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Little Andrus Lake 2.0 mi, Cass County
- Mitchell Lake 2.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Blue Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Andrus Lake 2.5 mi, Cass County
- Roosevelt Lake 2.9 mi, Cass County
Questions about Wood Lake
How deep is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake reaches a maximum depth of 38 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 39% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake covers about 91.8 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Wood Lake?
Summer water clarity on Wood Lake averages 14.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2021. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Wood Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Wood 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 Wood Lake?
Homes on Wood 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 Wood Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Wood Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 39% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 14.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Wood Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Wood Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Wood 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 1982), 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.