Tenth Crow Wing Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Akeley. DNR lake ID 29004500.
Tenth Crow Wing Lake is a 175.2-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Akeley. Its deepest point reaches 40 ft, and about 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is part of the Crow Wing Chain. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 29004500 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Akeley |
| Surface area | 175.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 40 ft |
| Mean depth | 12.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 61% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.1 ft through 2020 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 13.6 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 5.4 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Boating chain | Crow Wing Chain |
| 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 2020: clarity 10.1 ft, phosphorus 13.6 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 5.4 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Tenth Crow Wing Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Tenth Crow Wing Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2018 (8 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 | 0.83 | 0.5 to 3.0 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.11 | 0.3 to 0.5 |
| Northern pike | gill | 12.0 | 4.8 to 12.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.78 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.5 | 2.0 to 21.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.5 | 1.0 to 4.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.11 | 0.8 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 2.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 23.0 | 8.3 to 50.1 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.67 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.44 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 1.67 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 2.17 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 3.22 | 2.8 to 10.3 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 1.11 | n/a |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 34.0 in (2018), Largemouth bass 17.0 in (2018), Walleye 25.0 in (2018).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Tullibee (cisco), Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead.
Fishing regulations
- Northern pike 24 to 36 in must be released (one over 36 allowed). (Minnesota Rules 6264.0400, April 2026)
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
- 10th Crow Wing Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 10 trailer spaces. On the S side of Akeley, 1.9 mi W on Cnty Rd 49, to E shore of Tenth Crow Wing Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Crow Wing Chain
Eleven lakes at the headwaters of the Crow Wing River near Nevis and Akeley. The DNR notes some channels between the northern lakes can fill with vegetation, so boat passage varies by season.
First Crow Wing Lake, Second Crow Wing Lake, Third Crow Wing Lake, Fourth Crow Wing Lake, Fifth Crow Wing Lake, Sixth Crow Wing Lake, Seventh Crow Wing Lake, Eighth Crow Wing Lake, Ninth Crow Wing Lake, Eleventh Crow Wing Lake
Nearby lakes
- Ninth Crow Wing Lake 1.1 mi, Hubbard County
- Owl Lake 2.1 mi, Hubbard County
- Eleventh Crow Wing Lake 2.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Indian Lake 2.4 mi, Hubbard County
- Eighth Crow Wing Lake 2.7 mi, Hubbard County
- Shingobee Lake 3.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Island Lake 3.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Steel Lake 3.6 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Tenth Crow Wing Lake
How deep is Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Tenth Crow Wing Lake reaches a maximum depth of 40 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 61% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Tenth Crow Wing Lake covers about 175.2 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Summer water clarity on Tenth Crow Wing Lake averages 10.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2020. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Tenth Crow Wing Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Tenth Crow Wing 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 Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish in Tenth Crow Wing Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2018.
Where is the public boat access on Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Tenth Crow Wing Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: 10th Crow Wing Lake.
How is the walleye population on Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1990 to 2018, walleye numbers on Tenth Crow Wing Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Homes on Tenth Crow Wing 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 Tenth Crow Wing Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 61% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Tenth Crow Wing Lake?
Yes. Northern pike 24 to 36 in must be released (one over 36 allowed).
Ask us about Tenth Crow Wing Lake
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Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2018), 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.