Dillon Lake

Dillon Lake

Size
1,279ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Dillon Lake
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

Overview

Dillon Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Species Regulations

  • Black Crappie: In Dillon Lake, for Black Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30
  • White Crappie: In Dillon Lake, for White Crappie over 9 inches, daily limit = 30

Weather

Current Weather Icon
47°Feels like 47°
High Temperature68°
Low Temperature47°
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.29 inHg
Rising
Mostly Sunny
SaturdaySa
68° / 47°
Partly Cloudy
SundaySu
73° / 47°
Sunny
MondayMo
67° / 40°
Sunny
TuesdayTu
65° / 40°
Sunny
WednesdayWe
71° / 46°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
73° / 49°

Moon Phase

last quarter
October 03, 2026
51% Illumination
last quarter, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise --
Moon Set 3:18 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 7:21 AM
Underfoot 7:51 PM
last quarter
SaturdaySa10/03
waning crescent
SundaySu10/04
waning crescent
MondayMo10/05
waning crescent
TuesdayTu10/06
waning crescent
WednesdayWe10/07
waning crescent
ThursdayTh10/08
waning crescent
FridayFr10/09
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Top Fish Species

Crappie
Crappie
5-12 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths