Kroon Lake
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Kroon Lake is mapped to a depth of 25 ft on the Minnesota DNR survey and covers about 182 acres in Chisago County, Minnesota. Depths come from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1962.
Measured from the Minnesota DNR lake bathymetric contour survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 25 ft
- Survey year
- 1962
- Surface area
- 182 acres
- Shoreline
- 2.43 mi · lobed
- Aquatic vegetation
- 13% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Trailer Launch · Kroon Lake Public Water Access Site · Minnesota DNR site
Additional depth details5 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–25 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 25 ft
Provenance
Sources: MN DNR Lake Bathymetric Contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Map details & sources4 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Color shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 45.35634, -92.84548
- MN DNR lake ID
- 13001300
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.83×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.3 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-25Kroon Lake has a partly natural setting, generally sheltered geometry, nearby higher-volume roads.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Good | 16.1 of 35 | 56% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (35% forest, 19% wetland; 27% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Very Good | 19.0 of 29 | mean fetch 944 m · 0% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · generally short fetch |
| Motor & speed rules | Not modeled | — | Minnesota’s lake-by-lake motor, speed and no-wake rules are mostly county and city ordinances, not map data, so they are not part of the Minnesota index. Check local signage and ordinances before going out. |
| Public access | Good | 15.0 of 18 | 1 DNR public access site · boat ramp |
| Road isolation | Mixed | 5.2 of 18 | nearby higher-volume roads · 6 MnDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 7,036 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 13% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- Moderate — 35% forest and 19% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys12 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
Hybrid Sunfish
Golden ShinerAbout these fish → the Fish of Minnesota guide
Fishery
surveyed 2025Gamefish Northern Pike 104 · Largemouth Bass 56 · Bowfin 8 · Walleye 1
Panfish Bluegill 425 · Black Crappie 112 · Hybrid Sunfish 86
All survey species12 species
Gamefish
Panfish
Bullhead & catfish
Forage & nongame
Infested waters listing
1 confirmedPlants & algae
Eurasian WatermilfoilConfirmed in this water in 2021 (listed 2021).
How to identify invasive species in Minnesota lakes →
What does the infested waters list mean?
The Minnesota DNR lists a lake, river, pond or wetland as infested when it contains an aquatic invasive species that could spread to other waters, or when it is connected to a water where one is present. Activities such as bait harvest and water use are managed differently on infested waters. Check the current list before moving water, bait or equipment.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. List of Infested Waters, September 9, 2026. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/infested.html
Kroon Lake — common questions
How deep is Kroon Lake?
The deepest contour on the Minnesota DNR bathymetric survey of Kroon Lake is 25 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Kroon Lake?
Kroon Lake covers about 182 acres in Chisago County, Minnesota.
What fish are in Kroon Lake?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin. The page lists all 12 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Kroon Lake?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR lists a public access site on Kroon Lake: a boat ramp with a boat dock. It is administered by the DNR Division of Parks and Trails. DNR directions: "2 mi S of Lindstrom on Cnty Rd 25 to Morgan Ave, 100 yards west to Nathan Lane, north to E shore."
