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Frequently Asked Questions About Dinner Lake, MN
- How big is Dinner Lake?
- How deep is Dinner Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Dinner Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Dinner Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Dinner Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Dinner Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Dinner Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Dinner Lake?
How big is Dinner Lake?
How deep is Dinner Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Dinner Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Dinner Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Dinner Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Dinner Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Dinner Lake is located fifteen miles northwest of Park Raids in northeastern Becker County. Dinner Lake has a surface area of 57 acres and a maximum depth of 32 feet. There is a township-owned public access on the south shore of the lake. Dinner Lake provides angling opportunities for Northern Pike, panfish, and Largemouth Bass.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical and chemical characteristics. Dinner Lake is in lake class 28. Class 28 lakes are characterized as small lakes, with hard water, good water clarity, and a regular shaped shoreline.
Anglers can expect to find an abundant Northern Pike population dominated by small, "hammer handle" pike in the 18 to 22 inch size range. The Northern Pike population in Dinner has been very high since the 2003 survey. Earlier surveys sampled pike in moderate numbers with a slightly larger average size. The number of larger Northern Pike (> 28.0 inches) sampled has been very low for all surveys on Dinner Lake. Dinner Lake supports a healthy panfish population and can provide good fishing for Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie. Present and past surveys have shown a moderate Bluegill population with decent numbers of Bluegill in the 6-8 inch size range. Black Crappie were sampled in low numbers in 2015. Black Crappie abundance has fluctuated from low to moderate numbers in past surveys. Largemouth Bass are present, but found in lower numbers compared to other area lakes. Yellow Perch were sampled in very low numbers compared to past surveys. Yellow Perch are generally small, and not an acceptable size for angling. Walleye are present in Dinner Lake, but in very low numbers.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Dinner Lake. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boats before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Dinner Lake?
Are there any state parks near Dinner 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 Dinner Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Dinner Lake | 0.6 mi | 13 | 24 ft |
| Kane Lake | 1.1 mi | 32 | 52 ft |
| Cedar Lake | 1.2 mi | 103 | 26 ft |
| Hungry Man Lake | 1.3 mi | 144 | 21 ft |
| Little Mantrap Lake | 2.5 mi | 381 | 54 ft |
| Two Inlets Lake | 3.8 mi | 578 | 60 ft |
| Boot Lake | 3.9 mi | 385 | 109 ft |
| Island Lake | 4.0 mi | 541 | 65 ft |
| Hernando DeSoto Lake | 4.7 mi | 171 | 22 ft |
| Coon Lake | 4.9 mi | 95 | 69 ft |
