---
type: lake
name: "Square Lake"
county: "Washington"
nearest_town: "Stillwater"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 203
max_depth_ft: 68
latitude: 45.15666
longitude: -92.80379
lake_score: 78
dnr_lake_id: "82004600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/square-lake
---

# Square Lake

Lake in Washington County, Minnesota, near Stillwater

- **Surface Area**: 203 acres
- **Max Depth**: 68 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 17 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 78/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Square Lake is a 203-acre lake near Stillwater in Washington County, Minnesota. It reaches 68 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 17 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. OpenStreetMap shows a swim beach on or beside the lake. Golden Acres is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2016
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Golden Acres

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Big Carnelian Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/big-carnelian-lake) - 1.4 miles, 457 acres
- [Little Carnelian Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/little-carnelian-lake) - 2.6 miles, 137 acres
- [Big Marine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/big-marine-lake) - 5.1 miles, 1,799 acres
- [Sunset Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/sunset-lake) - 7 miles, 133 acres
- [Lily Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/lily-lake) - 7.6 miles, 44 acres
- [Goose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/goose-lake) - 7.7 miles, 76 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.15666,-92.80379)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=82004600)
- [All lakes in Washington County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/washington-county/square-lake)*