Dragon Lake
About Dragon Lake
Dragon Lake is a 79-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Dragon Lake
- 79 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Isabella
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 79 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 79 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
Facilities
- 2 carry-in accesses
Best For
- 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
- 10
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
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 Dragon Lake?
Dragon Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella. It covers 79 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Dragon Lake?
Dragon Lake covers 79 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Dragon Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Dragon Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Dragon Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Dragon 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 Dragon Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Dragon Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.