Lake St. Croix

General data

Name: Lake St. Croix
Water system: Mississippi River
Water type: River
Progression: St. Croix River (Wisconsin–Minnesota) -> Mississippi River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Description

St. Croix Lake is a large freshwater lake, the lower portion of the St. Croix River from Stillwater to Prescott along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. St. Croix Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities and is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish, which are popular targets for anglers. The lake is also popular for boating, swimming, and other water-based activities. The lake has a maximum depth of 78 feet, which makes it ideal for swimming and other water sports. The lake is surrounded by several parks and campgrounds, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and other recreational activities in the area.

Esociformes - Pikes

Northern pike (Esox lucius)

Centrarchiformes - Basses and sunfishes

Largemouth bass (Micropterus nigricans)

Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu)

Perciformes - Perches

American yellow perch (Perca flavescens)

Walleye (Sander vitreus)

Siluriformes - Catfishes

Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

Flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris)

Catches