Dinner Lake
Becker County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. DNR lake ID 03004400.
Dinner Lake is a 59.2-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 32 ft, and about 41% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.4 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 03004400 |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County, near Park Rapids |
| Surface area | 59.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 32 ft |
| Mean depth | 17.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 41% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.4 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 13.4 ft.
Fishing on Dinner Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2015 (11 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.33 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.11 | 0.2 to 0.8 |
| Northern pike | gill | 16.0 | 2.8 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.33 | 1.5 to 23.0 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.33 | 0.5 to 3.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.11 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 14.22 | 5.7 to 40.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.11 | 0.3 to 1.6 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 3.44 | 1.3 to 6.3 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.22 | 0.5 to 2.8 |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 4.0 in (2015), Walleye 27.0 in (2015), Northern pike 23.0 in (2015).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, White sucker, Yellow bullhead.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Dinner Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 1 trailer spaces. 13.9 mi N of Park Rapids on Hwy 71, then .9 mi W on Co Rd 42, then 1.7 mi S and W on Twp Rd. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Kane Lake 1.2 mi, Becker County
- Cedar Lake 1.2 mi, Hubbard County
- Hungry Man Lake 1.2 mi, Becker County
- Little Mantrap Lake 2.5 mi, Hubbard County
- Two Inlets Lake 3.8 mi, Becker County
- Boot Lake 3.9 mi, Becker County
- Island Lake 4.0 mi, Hubbard County
- Hernando DeSoto Lake 4.7 mi, Becker County
Questions about Dinner Lake
How deep is Dinner Lake?
Dinner Lake reaches a maximum depth of 32 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 41% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Dinner Lake?
Dinner Lake covers about 59.2 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
How clear is Dinner Lake?
Summer water clarity on Dinner Lake averages 13.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Dinner Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Dinner Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Dinner Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, yellow bullhead in Dinner Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2015.
Where is the public boat access on Dinner Lake?
Dinner Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Dinner Lake.
How is the walleye population on Dinner Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1993 to 2015, walleye numbers on Dinner Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Dinner Lake?
Homes on Dinner Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Dinner Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Dinner Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 41% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Dinner Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Dinner Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Dinner Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Becker County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2015), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.