Lake trip · St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Where to stay at Lake St Croix
Lake St Croix covers 7,696 acres in St. Croix County and carries a water-quality grade of B (Good). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The grade measures nutrients and algae — it is not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Lake St Croix
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake St Croix in St. Croix County, Wisconsin — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
Top-rated places to stay near Lake St Croix
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About the water
Lake St Croix grades B for nutrients and algae — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 5.6 ft of visibility. The letter is not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Check the National Weather Service forecast for Lake St Croix →
About Lake St Croix
Fish: Musky, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon, Catfish.
Fishing & license
When to fish Lake St Croix — the seasonal windows by species, from state survey data.
Wisconsin fishing license
Anglers under 16 are not required to have a license. First-time buyers and resident anglers age 65+ pay a discounted rate. · Wisconsin's general inland fishing season for game fish (walleye, pike, bass) opens the first Saturday in May and closes the first Sunday in March. Panfish and rough fish are open continuously on most waters.
Prices as published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 2026.
Camping & RV near Lake St Croix
Base your trip at a nearby state park for tent and RV camping and trails, with Lake St Croix a short drive away — or search all public campgrounds and RV sites in the area on Recreation.gov.
- Kinnickinnic State Park · State Park5 mi
- Willow River State Park · State Park9.3 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lake St Croix in St. Croix County, Wisconsin are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Kinnickinnic State Park is about 5 miles away for campground options.
Lake St Croix has a water quality grade of B (Good). Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Lake St Croix: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.