Dora Lake
About Dora Lake
Dora Lake is a 733-acre lake near Doyle in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 2 feet, and has roughly 5.4 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Dora Lake
- 733 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Doyle
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 733 acres
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Average depth
- 2 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 733 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
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Dora Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dora Lake?
Dora Lake is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, near Doyle. It covers 733 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Dora Lake?
Dora Lake covers 733 acres with about 5.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet and its average depth is about 2 feet.
What fish can you catch at Dora Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Dora Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Dora Lake?
Yes. Dora Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Dora Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Dora 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.