---
type: lake
name: "Buttonbox Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Togo"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 81
max_depth_ft: 18
latitude: 47.85383
longitude: -93.29266
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "31017500"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/buttonbox-lake
---

# Buttonbox Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Togo

- **Surface Area**: 81 acres
- **Max Depth**: 18 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 11 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Buttonbox Lake is an 81-acre lake near Togo in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Buttonbox Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 6
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2007
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Buttonbox Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Five Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/five-island-lake) - 0.9 miles, 214 acres
- [Poplar Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/poplar-lake) - 2.4 miles, 112 acres
- [Battle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/battle-lake) - 2.8 miles, 243 acres
- [Mirror Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/mirror-lake) - 3.6 miles, 109 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/pickerel-lake) - 3.6 miles, 241 acres
- [Deer Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/deer-lake-effie) - 4.2 miles, 1,855 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.85383,-93.29266)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31017500)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/buttonbox-lake)*