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Frequently Asked Questions About Dogfish Lake, MN
- How big is Dogfish Lake?
- How deep is Dogfish Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Dogfish Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Dogfish Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Dogfish Lake area?
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- What is the average air temp for Dogfish Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Dogfish Lake?
How big is Dogfish Lake?
How deep is Dogfish Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Dogfish Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish.
What are the closest cities to Dogfish Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Dogfish Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Dogfish Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Dogfish Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Dogfish is a small lake located about 1.5 miles west of Aitkin along US Highway 210. There is no public access to the lake, so access must be gained through private property.
Black crappie were abundant, but small, with an average length of 6.5 inches. The largest was 9.5 inches long. Growth rates were slow for the first few years and then increased to normal rates. Therefore, the strong year classes from 2004 and 2006 should provide good numbers of acceptable size fish in the coming years, as they grow into sizes preferred by anglers.
The bluegill abundance was down since the last survey, with very few fish over 7 inches. Growth rates were relatively slow, however one fish over 8 inches was observed. It appears that longevity to at least 8 years is needed to produce a modest number of larger sized bluegill.
Largemouth bass were also above average in abundance and should provide some good fishing for anglers targeting them. The largest largemouth sampled was 19.4 inches long, with an average length of 12 inches.
Anglers that do gain access to Dogfish Lake would have an excellent opportunity to catch good sized northern pike. They averaged more than 25 inches in length, and the largest one was more than 32 inches long. Growth rates were faster than average. If catch and release is practiced for these larger pike, they should continue to provide an excellent fishery.
What is the average air temp for Dogfish Lake?
Are there any state parks near Dogfish Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Dogfish Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Bass Lake | 0.5 mi | 27 | 38 ft |
| Bass Lake | 0.5 mi | 27 | 38 ft |
| Bass Lake | 0.5 mi | 32 | 38 ft |
| Pickerel Lake | 0.8 mi | 99 | 34 ft |
| Blue Lake | 1.3 mi | 54 | 106 ft |
| Taylor Lake | 2.0 mi | 47 | 47 ft |
| Cedar Lake | 2.3 mi | 1,745 | 105 ft |
| Carlson Lake | 2.5 mi | 38 | 23 ft |
| Pine Island Lake | 2.5 mi | 41 | 8 ft |
| Hammal Lake | 2.6 mi | 376 | 44 ft |
