Middle Pigeon Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Squaw Lake. DNR lake ID 31089200.
Middle Pigeon Lake is a 173-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Squaw Lake. Its deepest point reaches 25 ft. Summer water clarity averages 6.8 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 | 31089200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Squaw Lake |
| Surface area | 173 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.8 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 6.8 ft.
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
- Middle Pigeon Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 3 trailer spaces. 3.5 miles southeast of the city of Squaw Lake, on MN Highway #46, then 3miles west on Forest Service Road 2196, on the north shore of Middle Pigeon Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- One Loaf Lake 0.8 mi, Itasca County
- Upper Pigeon Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Lost Lake 1.0 mi, Itasca County
- Lower Pigeon Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Alice Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Mosomo Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Farley Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Round Lake 2.7 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Middle Pigeon Lake
How deep is Middle Pigeon Lake?
Middle Pigeon Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Middle Pigeon Lake?
Middle Pigeon Lake covers about 173 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Middle Pigeon Lake?
Summer water clarity on Middle Pigeon Lake averages 6.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Middle Pigeon Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Middle Pigeon 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.
Where is the public boat access on Middle Pigeon Lake?
Middle Pigeon Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Middle Pigeon Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Middle Pigeon Lake?
Homes on Middle Pigeon 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 Middle Pigeon Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Middle Pigeon Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 6.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Middle Pigeon Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Middle Pigeon Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Middle Pigeon 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 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.