Dinner Lake
About Dinner Lake
Dinner Lake is a 59-acre lake near Park Rapids in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 17 feet, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15.2 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Dinner Lake
- 59 acres, up to 32 feet deep, near Park Rapids
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 15.2 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 59 acres
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Average depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 15.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 24 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dinner Lake?
Dinner Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. It covers 59 acres and reaches 32 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Dinner Lake?
Dinner Lake covers 59 acres with about 1.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 32 feet and its average depth is about 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Dinner Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Dinner Lake?
Yes. Dinner Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Dinner Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Dinner Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Dinner Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Dinner Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.