---
type: lake
name: "Thistledew Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Togo"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 326
max_depth_ft: 45
latitude: 47.79142
longitude: -93.2448
lake_score: 71
dnr_lake_id: "31015800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/thistledew-lake
---

# Thistledew Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Togo

- **Surface Area**: 326 acres
- **Max Depth**: 45 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 16.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 71/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Thistledew Lake is a 326-acre lake near Togo in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 45 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 16.2 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Thistledew Campground and Day-Use Area is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

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

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Thistledew Campground and Day-Use Area

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Mirror Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/mirror-lake) - 1.7 miles, 109 acres
- [Five Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/five-island-lake) - 4.1 miles, 214 acres
- [Buttonbox Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/buttonbox-lake) - 4.9 miles, 81 acres
- [Battle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/battle-lake) - 5.2 miles, 243 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/pickerel-lake) - 5.8 miles, 241 acres
- [Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/wilson-lake) - 6 miles, 92 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.79142,-93.2448)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31015800)
- [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/thistledew-lake)*