Crow River Mill Pond

Crow River Mill Pond comes in at a B on the grading rubric — a respectable showing for a Minnesota lake of its size and depth.

A TSI near 44 places Crow River Mill Pond in the mesotrophic band — moderate productivity, with seasonal swings between clearer spring water and richer late-summer conditions. Crow River Mill Pond is a shallow lake at 14 ft maximum depth, which means it warms quickly, mixes constantly, and amplifies nutrient inputs. With 2,290 acres of surface and 37.8 miles of shoreline, Crow River Mill Pond is a large water by Minnesota standards — recreational pressure is spread across a long shoreline. Among the 35 graded lakes in Kandiyohi County, Crow River Mill Pond ranks 7 — in the top quartile locally.

No invasive species are currently listed at Crow River Mill Pond — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The fishery includes walleye among the lake's 13 documented species — a notable draw for Minnesota anglers. A documented public access point at Crow River Mill Pond makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. Monitoring depth is thin here: the LakeGrade rubric is applied to a small number of sample years, and the grade will be revised as more data accumulates.