Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Dower Lake

Public access

Dower Lake is a 84-acre lake in Todd County, 34 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2020. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
77013800
County
Todd
Surface area
84 acres
Maximum depth
34 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
47 acres, 56% of the lake
Shoreline
1.8 miles
Average water clarity
15.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2020, targeted survey
Surveys on record
6, since 1984
Game fish caught in the 2020 survey
bluegill 52, northern pike 27, black crappie 17, largemouth bass 3, pumpkinseed 1, green sunfish 1
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Dower Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 10 trailer spaces, toilet, run by City of Staples
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.