Krays

Stearns County, Minnesota — DOW #73008700

158 Surveys

Special Regulations for Krays

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Daily limit 10. (Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 Bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring Dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connecting waters, Sauk River, and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes.)

Invasive Species Alert

Krays has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

95.08

Acres

40 ft

Max Depth

7 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Krays. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	1.5 (below normal)	2.3 – 9.2	1.81 lb	3
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	2.3 – 9.2	2.04 lb	4
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	3.76 lb	2
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	5.5 (normal)	2.3 – 9.2	2.75 lb	11
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	2.46 lb	3
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	10.0 (above normal)	2.3 – 9.2	2.08 lb	20
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	6.5 (normal)	2.3 – 9.2	2.66 lb	13
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	3.67 lb	3
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	2.39 lb	3
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	2.3 – 9.2	1.87 lb	5
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	1.52 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	2.3 – 9.2	2.81 lb	7
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	5.25 lb	2

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.65 lb	1
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.35 lb	3
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	7.3 (normal)	0.9 – 8.0	0.43 lb	29
2003-08-07	Survey seining	0.5	—	—	1
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	6.5 (normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.32 lb	13
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	13.0 (above normal)	0.9 – 8.0	0.39 lb	65
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.38 lb	3
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	62.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.12 lb	124
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	31.3 (above normal)	0.9 – 8.0	0.13 lb	125
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	9.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.19 lb	18
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	58.3 (above normal)	0.9 – 8.0	0.36 lb	233
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	11.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.36 lb	22
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	15.2 (above normal)	0.9 – 8.0	0.20 lb	76
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	55.0 (above normal)	0.8 – 8.4	0.15 lb	110
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	74.0 (above normal)	0.9 – 8.0	0.23 lb	296

Channel Catfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	13.5	—	2.34 lb	27
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	25.5	—	1.65 lb	51
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.8	—	2.72 lb	7
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	18.0	—	1.41 lb	36
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	5.6	—	2.95 lb	28
2003-08-07	Standard electrofishing	9.0	—	1.90 lb	3
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	4.5	—	4.28 lb	9
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	18.0	—	1.25 lb	36
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	2.30 lb	2
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	19.5	—	1.30 lb	39
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	1.58 lb	3
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	3.5	—	0.66 lb	7
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	0.88 lb	2

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.2 – 5.3	0.44 lb	1
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	5.5 (above normal)	1.2 – 5.3	2.24 lb	11
2003-08-07	Standard electrofishing	24.0	—	0.37 lb	8
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.2 – 5.3	1.32 lb	6
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.2 – 5.3	1.38 lb	4
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	10.0 (above normal)	1.2 – 5.3	2.53 lb	20
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	3.31 lb	1
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.0 (below normal)	1.2 – 5.3	1.56 lb	2
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	1.53 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.2 – 5.3	0.50 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.8	7.56 lb	1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.0	1.69 lb	4
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.0	1.71 lb	4
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.6 – 3.2	2.58 lb	7
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	3.5 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.0	1.52 lb	7
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.2	2.47 lb	15
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.0	2.10 lb	2
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	5.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.0	2.48 lb	10
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	3.8 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.2	2.65 lb	15
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.0	1.91 lb	2
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	6.0 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.2	2.68 lb	24
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	25.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.0	1.91 lb	50
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	6.4 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.2	2.09 lb	32
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.7 – 3.0	3.17 lb	3
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.2	2.86 lb	12

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 8.0	0.56 lb	1
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.5 (below normal)	2.4 – 9.1	0.86 lb	2
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	1.0 – 8.0	1.01 lb	2
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.4 – 9.1	1.41 lb	1
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.0 – 8.0	0.49 lb	3
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 8.0	0.29 lb	1
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	2.4 – 9.1	0.56 lb	1
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	1.0 – 8.0	0.56 lb	1
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	3.8 (normal)	2.4 – 9.1	0.86 lb	15
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	1.0 – 8.0	0.60 lb	5
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	5.8 (normal)	2.4 – 9.1	0.89 lb	23

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	3.0	—	0.27 lb	6
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	9.0 (normal)	5.9 – 43.3	0.24 lb	36
2018-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.5	—	0.13 lb	3
2003-08-07	Survey seining	62.0	—	—	124
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.53 lb	1
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	2.6 (below normal)	5.9 – 43.3	0.33 lb	13
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	26.5	—	0.11 lb	53
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.24 lb	1
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	6.0 (normal)	5.9 – 43.3	0.20 lb	24
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	19.8 (normal)	5.9 – 43.3	0.31 lb	79
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	1.5	—	0.21 lb	3
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	4.4 (below normal)	5.9 – 43.3	0.23 lb	22
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	21.5 (normal)	5.9 – 43.3	0.26 lb	86

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	1.5 (below normal)	3.7 – 28.4	0.17 lb	3
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.7	0.05 lb	1
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	45.0 (above normal)	3.7 – 28.4	0.07 lb	90
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	0.5 – 3.7	0.17 lb	12
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	24.0 (normal)	3.7 – 28.4	0.17 lb	48
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	2.0 (below normal)	3.7 – 28.4	0.17 lb	4
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	2.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.7	0.25 lb	10
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	11.0 (normal)	3.7 – 28.4	0.24 lb	22

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2021-08-10	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.06 lb	1
2018-07-30	Standard electrofishing	15.2	—	0.90 lb	17
2003-08-07	Standard electrofishing	38.9	—	1.35 lb	13
2003-08-07	Survey seining	2.5	—	0.03 lb	5
2024-07-30	Standard electrofishing	30.6	—	0.78 lb	47
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	0.13 lb	1
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	1.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.0	0.36 lb	7
2013-08-07	Standard electrofishing	2.8	—	2.56 lb	1

Smallmouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2018-07-30	Standard electrofishing	17.0	—	1.94 lb	19
2024-07-30	Standard electrofishing	1.9	—	3.54 lb	3
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.0 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.5	0.69 lb	2
2013-08-07	Standard electrofishing	2.8	—	1.22 lb	1

SLR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	6.44 lb	1
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	5.50 lb	5
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	2.0	—	1.65 lb	4

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2018-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.93 lb	1
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	2.88 lb	6
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.34 lb	1
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	2.36 lb	1
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.3	2.38 lb	8
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	4.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.32 lb	17
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	1.34 lb	5
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	5.3 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.72 lb	21
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.3	2.65 lb	8
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.46 lb	2
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	1.33 lb	3
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	2.67 lb	4

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-07	Survey seining	2.0	—	4

Spottail Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-07	Survey seining	1.5	—	3

Common Carp

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	4.08 lb	2
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 2.5	0.13 lb	1
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	2.8 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.5	7.30 lb	11
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 2.5	11.42 lb	1
2013-08-07	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 1.5	12.07 lb	2

SFS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-07	Survey seining	6.0	—	12

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 5.5	1.10 lb	1
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 5.2	1.12 lb	1
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 5.5	1.93 lb	2
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	1.8 (normal)	0.6 – 5.2	0.88 lb	7
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	4.0 (normal)	0.5 – 5.5	0.86 lb	8
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.6 – 5.2	1.10 lb	5

Brook Trout

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2003-08-07	Survey seining	12.0	—	24

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	12.5	—	0.15 lb	25
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 9.1	0.25 lb	1

GRR

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.5	—	2.23 lb	3
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	3.31 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2024-07-30	Standard gill nets	4.0	—	0.18 lb	8

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.0 – 29.9	0.48 lb	3
1995-08-21	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	3.1 – 47.6	0.64 lb	1
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	5.0 (normal)	1.0 – 29.9	0.56 lb	20
1980-08-18	Standard gill nets	40.0 (normal)	3.1 – 47.6	0.54 lb	80
2013-08-07	Standard gill nets	0.5 (below normal)	3.1 – 47.6	1.39 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	3.0 (normal)	1.0 – 29.9	0.79 lb	12
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	13.0 (normal)	3.1 – 47.6	0.70 lb	26

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	4.3 (above normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.04 lb	17
1980-08-18	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.11 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.8	0.12 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.2 – 1.1	0.06 lb	2

Bowfin

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1995-08-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.1	4.41 lb	1
1985-08-08	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.1	0.87 lb	1

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Marinas

BK's Dock's

Cold Spring, MN

(612) 597-3914

★ 5

Butler Park

St Cloud, MN

★ 4.2

Channel Marine & Sports Inc

Richmond, MN

(320) 597-5975

★ 4.3

Lake George Boat House

St Cloud, MN

(320) 257-5959

★ 5

Marina E. Bahmer, CNS

St Cloud, MN

(320) 252-5010

Miller Marine

St Cloud, MN

(320) 434-8389

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Krays

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Krays.

Loch Nest Resort

Fishing Resort Kimball

320-271-6880

Maple Hill Resort

Fishing Resort South Haven

(612) 590-3630

Ruegemer's Island View Resort, Inc.

Fishing Resort Richmond

(320) 597-2000

Aunt Kay's Cabin

Fishing Resort Richmond

(320) 266-2802

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Krays. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Channel Catfish Greater Redhorse Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Shorthead Redhorse Silver Redhorse Smallmouth Bass Walleye White Sucker Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Krays

Central MN Fishing Adventures

Fishing Guide

(320) 266-8238

J Rev Outdoors LLC

Fishing Guide

(320) 761-0685

predator guide service

Fishing Guide

(320) 253-7535

Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(320) 428-5174

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.

Krays

Special Regulations for Krays

Invasive Species Alert

DNR Fish Surveys

Northern Pike

Black Crappie

Channel Catfish

Walleye

Shorthead Redhorse

Yellow Bullhead

Bluegill

Yellow Perch

Largemouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

SLR

White Sucker

Bluntnose Minnow

Spottail Shiner

Common Carp

SFS

Brown Bullhead

Brook Trout

Pumpkinseed

GRR

Hybrid Sunfish

Black Bullhead

Golden Shiner

Bowfin

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Fletcher's Bait Shop

Sierra

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Clear Waters Outfitting Company

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Grumpy's Outdoors

H&H Sport Shop

Nearby Marinas

BK's Dock's

Butler Park

Channel Marine & Sports Inc

Lake George Boat House

Marina E. Bahmer, CNS

Miller Marine

Resorts & Lodges Near Krays

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