Minnesota’s Best Fishing Crane Lake

Crane is a 3,088 acre, 80-foot deep lake located 28 miles northeast of Orr, MN. The lake’s northern shore forms part of the boundary to Voyageurs National Park and offers some of the best fishing in northeast Minnesota. Crane Lake is an entry point into the Park as well as U.S. Customs port for seaplane traffic. Many different fish species are present with anglers primarily seeking walleye, sauger, black crappie, and smallmouth bass. An experimental walleye regulation (all walleyes from 18 to 26 inches must be immediately released. One over 26 inches allowed in possession) is in effect for Crane Lake as well as other lakes of the Namakan Reservoir.

Fishing in Crane Lake-Something for Everyone

By Roger Cormier

MN-Fishing-Regulations

Minnesota Fishing Regulations

Get the dates, licensing and fishing information from the Minnesota department of natural resources.

Fish Species found in area lakes:

  • Walleye

  • Smallmouth Bass

  • Northern Pike

  • Black Crappie

  • Lake Trout

  • Sturgeon

  • Sauger

  • Lake Whitefish

  • Bluegill

  • Largemouth Bass

  • Yellow Perch

Fish Crane Lake

Public Access Information: There is state-owned public access on the south side of the lake.

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