Dovre Lake
About Dovre Lake
Dovre Lake is an 116-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2011.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch. 3 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Dovre Lake
- 116 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Crane Lake
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5.5 feet
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 116 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 114 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 carry-in access
- Camping (3 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2011
- 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.
Camping & Reservations
3 campgrounds are mapped on or near Dovre Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dovre Lake?
Dovre Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 116 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Dovre Lake?
Dovre Lake covers 116 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Dovre Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Dovre Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Dovre Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Dovre 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 Dovre Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Dovre Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Dovre Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.