Dow Lake
Size
158ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Dow Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
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

Current Weather Icon
70°Feels like 70°
High Temperature70°
Low Temperature54°
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
7:07 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.24 inHg
Falling
Mostly Sunny
SaturdaySa
70° / 54°
Mostly Cloudy
SundaySu
74° / 47°
Sunny
MondayMo
69° / 41°
Sunny
TuesdayTu
66° / 41°
Sunny
WednesdayWe
72° / 45°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
74° / 49°

Moon Phase

last quarter
October 03, 2026
51% Illumination
last quarter, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise --
Moon Set 3:15 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 7:20 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

Walleye
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