Size
2,881ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Crane Lake
Bluegill
Crappie
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Striped Bass
White bass
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Overview
Crane Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
Special Species Regulations
- Black Crappie: In Buckeye Lake, for Black Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
- White Crappie: In Buckeye Lake, for White Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
Weather
70°Feels like 70°
82°
66°
82°66°6:38 AM
8:32 PM
9 mph
West
0.01 in
Rain
29.99 inHg
Rising
TuesdayTu
82° / 66°
WednesdayWe
83° / 67°
ThursdayTh
82° / 66°
FridayFr
80° / 59°
SaturdaySa
78° / 64°
SundaySu
84° / 68°
Moon Phase
August 11, 2026
2% Illumination
waning crescent, getting dimmer
TuesdayTu08/11
WednesdayWe08/12
ThursdayTh08/13
FridayFr08/14
SaturdaySa08/15
SundaySu08/16
MondayMo08/17
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Top Fish Species
Bluegill
2-9 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
