Christina Lake (Minnesota)
Christina Lake is a lake situated in west-central Minnesota. It is primarily situated in Douglas County, with its western part extending into Grant County. The lake measures 3,978 acres (16.10 km2), with an average depth of 4 ft (1.2 m). The lake is a designated Wildlife Management Lake and is nationally recognized for providing a staging area for migrating waterfowl, particularly the canvasback. Literally tens-of-thousands of waterfowl can be seen clustered in huge rafts across the expanse of the lake during peak migration, making the spot a primary destination for birders and waterfowlers.
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Christina Lake in 2022 | |
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Location | Douglas / Grant counties, Minnesota, United States |
Coordinates | 46°05′33″N 95°44′39″W |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 3,978 acres (1,610 ha) |
Average depth | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
Max. depth | 14 ft (4.3 m) |
Surface elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
Settlements | Ashby, Melby |
The one public access is located on the southwest corner of the lake, off of State Highway 82. It is owned and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.