---
type: lake
name: "Dixon Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Squaw Lake"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 622
max_depth_ft: 29
latitude: 47.60339
longitude: -94.2893
lake_score: 55
dnr_lake_id: "31092100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/dixon-lake
---

# Dixon Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Squaw Lake

- **Surface Area**: 622 acres
- **Max Depth**: 29 ft
- **Shoreline**: 9.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 55/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Dixon Lake is a 622-acre lake near Squaw Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 9.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.6 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish and walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: township
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.
- **Walleye**: All from 18-23" must be immediately released. One over 23" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Golden Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Dunbar Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/dunbar-lake) - 3.5 miles, 268 acres
- [Decker Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/decker-lake) - 5.9 miles, 325 acres
- [Round Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/round-lake) - 5.9 miles, 2,860 acres
- [Natures Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/natures-lake) - 8.8 miles, 2,249 acres
- [Moose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/beltrami-county/moose-lake) - 9 miles, 601 acres
- [Shallow Pond](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/shallow-pond) - 10.1 miles, 225 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.60339,-94.2893)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31092100)
- [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/dixon-lake)*