Dade Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near East Gull Lake. DNR lake ID 11021400.
Dade Lake is a 99.4-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near East Gull Lake. Summer water clarity averages 5.3 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. The DNR lists it for zebra mussel.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11021400 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near East Gull Lake |
| Surface area | 99.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 5.3 ft through 2021 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 12.1 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 2.3 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2021: clarity 5.3 ft, phosphorus 12.1 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 2.3 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Dade Lake rates as mesotrophic.
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
On the Minnesota DNR infested waters list for: zebra mussel (listed 2020).
Public boat access
- Dade Lake: 1 gravel launch ramp, 6 trailer spaces. 3 mi W of Baxter on Hwy 210, then 3 mi N on Co Rd 18, then 0.5 mi N on Sylvan Rd. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Stephens Lake 1.6 mi, Cass County
- Sylvan Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Little Red Sand Lake 2.6 mi, Cass County
- Whipple Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ruth Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
- Green Bass Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
- Red Sand Lake 3.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Dead Horse Lake 3.9 mi, Cass County
Questions about Dade Lake
How big is Dade Lake?
Dade Lake covers about 99.4 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Dade Lake?
Summer water clarity on Dade Lake averages 5.3 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2021. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Dade Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
The Minnesota DNR infested waters list includes Dade Lake for zebra mussel.
Where is the public boat access on Dade Lake?
Dade Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Dade Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Dade Lake?
Homes on Dade 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 Dade Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Dade Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 5.3 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Dade Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Dade Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Dade Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), 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.