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Strawberry Lake

Ideal, Minnesota — Crow Wing County.

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18Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 59724769).

Location & fast facts

Where Strawberry Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Strawberry Lake.

Fast facts

About Strawberry Lake

  • County: Crow Wing
  • Town: Ideal
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 124 mi from Minneapolis and 100 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Bluegill and White sucker
  • Camping. 4 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

41 ftMaximum depth
20Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, White sucker.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 6 of 20 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Strawberry Lake (DOW 18036300), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Strawberry Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Strawberry Lake Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)10.1 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Strawberry Lake Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Ideal

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 59724769), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Strawberry Lake

We found 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Strawberry Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.6458, -94.2097). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Strawberry Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Strawberry Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Strawberry Lake Public Water Access SiteIdealDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Yes ramp6 trailer—Fishing, Boating46.6462, -94.2077

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Strawberry Lake

    How big is Strawberry Lake?

    Strawberry Lake covers about 18 acres in Ideal, Minnesota (Crow Wing County).

    How deep is Strawberry Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 41 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Strawberry Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Bluegill and White sucker.

    Is there a public boat launch on Strawberry Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Strawberry Lake Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Strawberry Lake?

    Yes. We list 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Strawberry Lake?

    Strawberry Lake touches Ideal in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

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