

Best for beginner divers, shore entry.
Yawkey Mine Lake is a sheltered freshwater site within the Cuyuna Country Mine Lakes. The topography features submerged mine roads and vertical rock walls that drop off from the shoreline. As an artificial reef site, it offers a unique underwater landscape for snorkellers and divers. The site is accessible via shore entry and provides facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Due to the nature of the environment, visitors should be aware of hazards including cold water, significant depths, and potential entanglement. A typical dive session lasts approximately 45 minutes.
46.49960, -93.94480
The dive maps provided by the Minnesota School of Diving are the only ones that accurately depict the often confusing roads in the recreational area.
Located 12 miles from Brainerd near the towns of Crosby and Ironton within the Cuyuna Country State Recreational Area.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, this site is suitable for snorkelling and holds a 5/5 rating for the activity.
Yes, the site is classified as suitable for beginner skill levels.
Access to the lake is via shore entry.
Divers and snorkellers should be prepared for cold water, deep areas, and potential entanglement hazards.
The best months to visit Yawkey Mine Lake in Crosby are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Yawkey Mine Lake in Crosby is excellent for snorkelling with a rating of 5 out of 5.
A typical dive at Yawkey Mine Lake in Crosby lasts approximately 45 minutes. Actual dive time depends on depth, air consumption, and conditions.