Size
159ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Dow Lake
Walleye
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Overview
Dow 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
- Largemouth Bass: In Dow Lake, for Largemouth Bass, daily limit = 5, none may be taken between 12 & 15 inches
- Smallmouth Bass: In Dow Lake, for Smallmouth Bass, daily limit = 5, none may be taken between 12 & 15 inches
- Spotted Bass: In Dow Lake, for Spotted Bass, daily limit = 5, none may be taken between 12 & 15 inches
Weather
69°Feels like 69°
81°
58°
81°58°6:30 AM
8:38 PM
0 mph
Northwest
0 in
Rain
29.82 inHg
Stable
MondayMo
81° / 58°
TuesdayTu
85° / 65°
WednesdayWe
86° / 67°
ThursdayTh
85° / 68°
FridayFr
84° / 68°
SaturdaySa
84° / 69°
Moon Phase
August 03, 2026
77% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06
FridayFr08/07
SaturdaySa08/08
SundaySu08/09
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
No survey data
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
