Our map counts 60 fishing waters within 75 minutes of St. Cloud: 56 lakes and 4 reservoirs. Together they hold records of 34 fish species.

Grand Lake is 21 minutes from St. Cloud

Starting from St. Cloud, the nearest water is Grand Lake at 21 min (15.9 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Grand Lake Public Water Access Site.

Next by drive time:

Black Crappie and 34 more species on record

The most widespread fish is Black Crappie, recorded in 83 of the 60 waters. Next come Bluegill (80), Black Bullhead (76), Largemouth Bass (72) and Common Carp (70).

The nearest water for each of the leading species:

  • Black Crappie, Bluegill, Black Bullhead and Largemouth Bass: Grand Lake, 21 min (15.9 mi)
  • Common Carp: Elk Lake, 22 min (16.5 mi)

3 waters at the top of the St. Cloud list

Our ranking for St. Cloud weighs the drive, the depth map, the fish on record and the ramps; it puts these 3 first:

  • Grand Lake: 650 acres, 13 fish species on record, max depth 30 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.
  • Elk Lake: 350 acres, 16 fish species on record, max depth 5 ft (surveyed) and 2 ramps.
  • Pearl Lake: 751 acres, 13 fish species on record, max depth 15 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.

Launching near St. Cloud: 142 ramps

The waters within reach of St. Cloud have 142 boat ramps and 10 shore-fishing spots. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Elk Lake Public Water Access Site on Elk Lake, about 12.6 mi in a straight line.

Lake Koronis goes down to 130 ft

The deepest water in this guide is Lake Koronis: 130 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). Other deep spots are Cedar Lake (100 ft), Big Birch Lake (80 ft) and Ramsey Lake (80 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 60 waters.

Camping within reach of St. Cloud

You can camp next to the water: 8 campgrounds are within reach of St. Cloud. The closest are Camp Friendship (17.7 mi, by Clearwater Lake), Schroeder Park (19.7 mi, by Cedar Lake) and Schroeder County Park Campgrounds (19.7 mi, by Cedar Lake).