Dago Lake
About Dago Lake
Dago Lake is an 118-acre lake near Sturgeon Lake in Pine County, Minnesota. It reaches 20 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.5 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Dago Lake
- 118 acres, up to 20 feet deep, near Sturgeon Lake
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 10.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 118 acres
- Max depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 107 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Dago Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dago Lake?
Dago Lake is in Pine County, Minnesota, near Sturgeon Lake. It covers 118 acres and reaches 20 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Dago Lake?
Dago Lake covers 118 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Dago Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Dago Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Dago Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Dago Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Dago 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.