Yaeger Lake
Wadena County, Minnesota, near Andersons Crossing Campground. DNR lake ID 80002200.
Yaeger Lake is a 384-acre lake in Wadena County, Minnesota, near Andersons Crossing Campground. Summer water clarity averages 2.5 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.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 80002200 |
|---|---|
| County | Wadena County, near Andersons Crossing Campground |
| Surface area | 384 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 2.5 ft through 2023 |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| 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 2023: clarity 2.5 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Yaeger Lake rates as eutrophic.
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
- Yeager Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 3.5 miles N of Sebeka on Hwy 71, then 4 miles E on Co Rd 13, then 1 mile N on Co Rd 23, then 3 miles E on Co Rd 15, then 1 mile S on Co Rd 150, then 0.5 mile W on Meadow Township Rd. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Stocking Lake 6.2 mi, Wadena County
- Spirit Lake 7.0 mi, Wadena County
- Lower Twin Lake 7.2 mi, Wadena County
- Upper Twin Lake 7.7 mi, Hubbard County
- Duck Lake 7.9 mi, Hubbard County
- Blueberry Lake 7.9 mi, Wadena County
- Palmer Lake 9.3 mi, Hubbard County
- Hinds Lake 9.8 mi, Hubbard County
Questions about Yaeger Lake
How big is Yaeger Lake?
Yaeger Lake covers about 384 acres in Wadena County, Minnesota.
How clear is Yaeger Lake?
Summer water clarity on Yaeger Lake averages 2.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2023. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Yaeger Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Yaeger 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.
Where is the public boat access on Yaeger Lake?
Yaeger Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Yeager Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Yaeger Lake?
Homes on Yaeger 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 Yaeger Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Yaeger Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, and summer clarity around 2.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Yaeger Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Yaeger Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Yaeger Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Wadena County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), 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.