Buttonbox Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Togo. DNR lake ID 31017500.
Buttonbox Lake is an 81.4-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Togo. Its deepest point reaches 18 ft, and about 84% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.6 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31017500 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Togo |
| Surface area | 81.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 18 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 84% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.6 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 12.6 ft.
Fishing on Buttonbox Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2007 (19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 4.5 | 4.5 to 11.3 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.67 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 35.5 | 2.5 to 24.8 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.17 | 0.5 to 5.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.25 | 1.0 to 11.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 2.0 | 1.2 to 4.8 |
| Bluegill | trap | 42.5 | 4.9 to 49.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 4.0 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Smallmouth bass | gill | 1.0 | 0.8 to 14.0 |
| Smallmouth bass | trap | 0.5 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2007), Smallmouth bass 17.0 in (2007), Northern pike 37.0 in (2007).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, White sucker.
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
- Long Lake, Button Box: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 6 trailer spaces. 4.5 mi W of Togo on MN Hwy 1, then 4 mi NW on State Forest Roads. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Five Island Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Crum Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Tank Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Herrigan Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Poplar Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Battle Lake 2.8 mi, Itasca County
- Little Bass Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
- Island Lake 3.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Buttonbox Lake
How deep is Buttonbox Lake?
Buttonbox Lake reaches a maximum depth of 18 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 84% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Buttonbox Lake?
Buttonbox Lake covers about 81.4 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Buttonbox Lake?
Summer water clarity on Buttonbox Lake averages 12.6 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Buttonbox Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Buttonbox 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 Buttonbox Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, white sucker in Buttonbox Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2007.
Where is the public boat access on Buttonbox Lake?
Buttonbox Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Long Lake, Button Box.
Are there lake homes for sale on Buttonbox Lake?
Homes on Buttonbox 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 Buttonbox Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Buttonbox Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 84% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.6 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Buttonbox Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Buttonbox Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Buttonbox Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2007), 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.