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118-acre lake near St. Louis County. The lake tops out around 90 ft. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1969, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Drawn out, this is 118 acres of water rimmed by 3.2 miles of bank. Index 2.1 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 14% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.3 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in St. Louis County. For a second option, Brown lies 1 mi north.
Start shallow in spring: lake trout sit in 10 to 40 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 27 to 90 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 80 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 90 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 27 to 90 ft | dawn | Deep basin (90 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (18 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (63 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Spring yellow perch on Cruiser hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. Put Shallow bay flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 3 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn | Deep basin (90 ft) | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 12 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (90 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 15 to 35 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (90 ft) | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Cruiser; the deepest is Deep basin at about 90 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Cruiser specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Cruiser is about 90 ft (27 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1969, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target lake trout, yellow perch on Cruiser.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 90 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Cruiser is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Brown 1 mi · Oslo 1 mi · Jorgens 2 mi · Agnes 2 mi · Beast 2 mi · Fishmouth 2 mi · Ek 2 mi · Peary 3 mi · Shoepack 3 mi · Boot 3 mi · Unnamed (Ryan) 5 mi · Namakan 5 mi
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More water nearby: St. Louis County fishing maps (429 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.