Dollar Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. DNR lake ID 31013900.
Dollar Lake is a 53.2-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. Its deepest point reaches 20 ft, and about 94% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31013900 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Nashwauk |
| Surface area | 53.2 acres |
| Maximum depth | 20 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 94% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 7.8 ft.
Fishing on Dollar Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1983 (43 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 | 22.33 | 2.8 to 10.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | 2.5 to 23.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.5 | 0.5 to 5.2 |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.5 | 3.1 to 24.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 1.67 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 5.25 | 0.8 to 7.2 |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Harrison Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- Shoal Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- Kennedy Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- South Fork Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Bray Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Thirty Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Trestle Lake 3.6 mi, Itasca County
- Buck Lake 4.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Dollar Lake
How deep is Dollar Lake?
Dollar Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 94% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Dollar Lake?
Dollar Lake covers about 53.2 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Dollar Lake?
Summer water clarity on Dollar Lake averages 7.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Dollar Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Dollar 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Dollar Lake?
Homes on Dollar 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 Dollar Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Dollar Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 94% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Dollar Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Dollar Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Dollar 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 1983), 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.