---
type: lake
name: "Square Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Isabella"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 123
max_depth_ft: 7
latitude: 47.86463
longitude: -91.11844
lake_score: 51
dnr_lake_id: "38007400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/square-lake
---

# Square Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Isabella

- **Surface Area**: 123 acres
- **Max Depth**: 7 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 51/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Square Lake is a 123-acre lake near Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet. Access is by portage through Superior National Forest; most lakes reached this way lie in or beside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where an entry permit is required.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses
- **Wilderness permit**: BWCAW entry permit required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2015
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Canoe Tripping, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Green Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Kawasachong Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/kawasachong-lake) - 1.1 miles, 162 acres
- [Kawishiwi Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/kawishiwi-lake) - 1.3 miles, 372 acres
- [Polly Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/polly-lake) - 2.8 miles, 485 acres
- [Perent Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/perent-lake) - 4.6 miles, 1,598 acres
- [Koma Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/koma-lake) - 4.8 miles, 250 acres
- [Phoebe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cook-county/phoebe-lake) - 5 miles, 610 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.86463,-91.11844)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38007400)
- [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/square-lake)*