Dower Lake
Todd County, Minnesota

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We want to see what you've caught on Dower Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Dower Lake, MN
- How big is Dower Lake?
- How deep is Dower Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Dower Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Dower Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Dower Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Dower Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Dower Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Dower Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Dower Lake?
How big is Dower Lake?
How deep is Dower Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Dower Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Dower Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Dower Lake area?
More Lodging Options
Are there boat launches on Dower Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Dower Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Dower Lake is a small, 79-acre lake located just west of the town of Staples. There is a public boat access and fishing pier on the east side of the lake as well as camping, picnic area and swimming beach. The fishery in Dower Lake is generally comprised of Bluegill, Northern Pike, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass. All species are common and can provide decent fishing opportunities from the pier, from shore or from a boat. Walleyes were stocked in the 1980s but not since that time. Future stocking of Walleyes will be considered if fish are available. Overall, gamefish and panfish average size tends to be on the smaller side but there are large bass and pike in the lake. Water clarity is good and submerged vegetation is abundant.
What is the average air temp for Dower Lake?
Are there any state parks near Dower 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 Dower Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.5 mi | 35 |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.5 mi | 15 |
| Hayden Lake | 4.0 mi | 188 |
| Hazel Lake | 4.1 mi | 30 |
| Lovejoy Lake | 4.5 mi | 40 |
| Rice Lake | 4.6 mi | 2,338 |
| Lawrence Lake | 4.6 mi | 151 |
| Benz Lake | 4.6 mi | 15 |
| Stones Lake | 5.3 mi | 44 |
| Radabaugh Lake | 7.3 mi | 35 |


