---
type: lake
name: "Dam Five Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Isabella"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 78
max_depth_ft: 38
latitude: 47.64507
longitude: -91.1
lake_score: 51
dnr_lake_id: "38005300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/dam-five-lake
---

# Dam Five Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella

- **Surface Area**: 78 acres
- **Max Depth**: 38 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: Carry-in access only
- **Lake Score**: 51/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Dam Five Lake is a 78-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.9 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. 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.

Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.

## Access

- **Public access**: Carry-in access only
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling

## Amenities

Carry-In Access

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Sister Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/sister-lake) - 0.8 miles, 125 acres
- [Lake Harriet](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/lake-harriet) - 1.7 miles, 265 acres
- [Little Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/little-wilson-lake) - 1.7 miles, 55 acres
- [Hogback Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/hogback-lake) - 1.7 miles, 40 acres
- [Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/wilson-lake) - 2.2 miles, 650 acres
- [Crooked Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/crooked-lake-finland) - 3 miles, 272 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.64507,-91.1)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38005300)
- [All lakes in Lake County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county)

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