La Croix Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Spring Lake (Itasca). DNR lake ID 31078800.
La Croix Lake is a 141.8-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Spring Lake (Itasca). Its deepest point reaches 80 ft, and about 17% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.0 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 | 31078800 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Spring Lake (Itasca) |
| Surface area | 141.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 80 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 17% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.0 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 13.0 ft.
Fishing on La Croix Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1983 (43 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 | 7.5 | 2.2 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 5.5 | 1.5 to 13.8 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 3.5 | 0.4 to 2.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.75 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.75 | 0.5 to 2.2 |
| Bluegill | gill | 2.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 6.5 | 7.7 to 43.4 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.25 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.5 | 1.4 to 5.9 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.25 | 0.8 to 3.7 |
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
- Long Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Big Too Much Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Crooked Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Boggy Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Elbow Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Peterson Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Big Rose Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
- Little Round Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
Questions about La Croix Lake
How deep is La Croix Lake?
La Croix Lake reaches a maximum depth of 80 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 17% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is La Croix Lake?
La Croix Lake covers about 141.8 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is La Croix Lake?
Summer water clarity on La Croix Lake averages 13.0 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does La Croix Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
La Croix 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 La Croix Lake?
Homes on La Croix 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 La Croix Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on La Croix Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 17% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.0 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on La Croix Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for La Croix Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about La Croix Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1983), 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.