Dinner

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03004400

98 Surveys

59.2

Acres

32 ft

Max Depth

17 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Dinner. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	5.3 (normal)	2.8 – 8.7	2.88 lb	16
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.50 lb	2
2015-07-13	Standard gill nets	16.0 (above normal)	2.8 – 8.7	1.37 lb	48
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	1.20 lb	9
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	2.8 – 8.7	3.53 lb	13
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.3	—	1.28 lb	3
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	14.3 (above normal)	2.8 – 8.7	1.76 lb	43
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.6	—	1.53 lb	5
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	6.3 (normal)	2.8 – 8.7	2.79 lb	25
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.2	—	0.40 lb	1
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	11.0 (above normal)	2.8 – 8.7	2.33 lb	22
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	1.00 lb	2

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.9	0.60 lb	1
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.71 lb	1
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.80 lb	1
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 2.9	0.07 lb	2
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	2.4 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.36 lb	22
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.9	1.60 lb	1
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.70 lb	3
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	5.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.45 lb	21

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	34.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 11.0	0.55 lb	103
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 11.0	1.12 lb	4
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.8	1.69 lb	1
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	30.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 11.0	0.37 lb	90
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.3 – 2.8	0.22 lb	11
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	10.5 (above normal)	0.3 – 2.8	0.21 lb	42
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	137.5 (above normal)	0.5 – 11.0	0.23 lb	275

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.9	1.25 lb	4
2015-07-13	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	0.5 – 2.9	1.71 lb	5
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	3.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.9	3.65 lb	10
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.7	0.55 lb	1
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.9	1.73 lb	3
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 0.7	1.30 lb	1
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.9	1.67 lb	10
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	4.0 (above normal)	0.5 – 2.9	1.75 lb	8
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	1.25 lb	2

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	13.7 (normal)	5.7 – 40.5	0.22 lb	96
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	14.2 (normal)	5.7 – 40.5	0.11 lb	128
2015-07-13	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.20 lb	1
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	6.9 (normal)	5.7 – 40.5	0.33 lb	62
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	0.7	—	0.32 lb	2
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	16.6 (normal)	5.7 – 40.5	0.13 lb	149
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	8.0 (normal)	5.7 – 40.5	0.31 lb	48
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	23.0 (normal)	5.7 – 40.5	0.15 lb	92

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.5 – 3.8	0.13 lb	10
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	46.7 (above normal)	1.5 – 23.0	0.12 lb	140
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 3.8	0.09 lb	12
2015-07-13	Standard gill nets	1.3 (below normal)	1.5 – 23.0	0.09 lb	4
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.5 – 3.8	0.22 lb	21
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	205.7 (above normal)	1.5 – 23.0	0.03 lb	617
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	10.9 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.8	0.11 lb	98
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	16.3 (normal)	1.5 – 23.0	0.08 lb	49
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	3.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.8	0.21 lb	21
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	139.5 (above normal)	1.5 – 23.0	0.15 lb	558
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	6.3 (above normal)	0.5 – 3.8	0.14 lb	25
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	42.5 (above normal)	1.5 – 23.0	0.10 lb	85

Rock Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.8	0.66 lb	7
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.0	0.10 lb	3
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.8	0.36 lb	2
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	1.4 (normal)	0.5 – 2.8	0.35 lb	13
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 2.0	0.74 lb	2
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.8	0.16 lb	12
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.0	0.43 lb	1
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 2.8	0.50 lb	5
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	2.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.8	0.19 lb	9

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	3.47 lb	6
2015-07-13	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	1.96 lb	1
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	7.18 lb	1
1993-07-06	Standard gill nets	2.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	1.90 lb	8
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.2 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	2.17 lb	2
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	3.00 lb	1
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.8	6.80 lb	1
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	1.06 lb	5
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.2 – 0.8	0.63 lb	3

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
1988-07-11	Standard gill nets	1.3	—	0.15 lb	4
1988-07-11	Standard trap nets	2.7 (normal)	1.3 – 6.3	0.16 lb	19
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	3.4 (normal)	1.3 – 6.3	0.11 lb	31
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	3.4 (normal)	1.3 – 6.3	0.33 lb	31
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	3.1 (normal)	1.3 – 6.3	0.12 lb	28
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	0.17 lb	3
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	5.2 (normal)	1.3 – 6.3	0.19 lb	31
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	1.0	—	0.15 lb	2
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	10.5 (above normal)	1.3 – 6.3	0.11 lb	42

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.04 lb	1
1993-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	1.57 lb	1
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.5	1.00 lb	1
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.15 lb	2
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.6	0.10 lb	1

Yellow Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2015-07-13	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	1.0 – 8.4	0.99 lb	5
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 11.0	1.60 lb	1
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	0.3 (below normal)	1.0 – 8.4	0.50 lb	1

Brown Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-15	Standard gill nets	1.7 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.71 lb	5
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.6 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.48 lb	5
1961-07-21	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	1.15 lb	8
1961-07-21	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	1.27 lb	3
1984-07-30	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.66 lb	5
1984-07-30	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.5 – 2.2	0.45 lb	4

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2003-07-15	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.49 lb	1

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Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Dinner

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218 Escapes

Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

(218) 234-2702

En-Of-Trail Resort

Fishing Resort Ponsford

(218) 573-3791

IC Rental

Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

Two Inlets Resort

Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 699-3632

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Dinner. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Crappie Bluegill Brown Bullhead Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Rock Bass Walleye Yellow Bullhead Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Dinner

Baxstar Fishing

Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703

Brad Laabs Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108

fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN

Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357

Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

Other Lakes in Becker County

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.

Dinner

DNR Fish Surveys

Northern Pike

Black Crappie

Black Bullhead

White Sucker

Bluegill

Yellow Perch

Rock Bass

Walleye

Pumpkinseed

Largemouth Bass

Yellow Bullhead

Brown Bullhead

Hybrid Sunfish

Depth Maps & Lake Info

Map & Directions

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cormorant Store

County 6 Gas & Bait

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Hod Fishing Rods

Lakes Sport Shop

L&M Fleet Supply

Osage Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

At Ease Dock & Lift

Beach King, Inc

Detroit Power Sports

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

GoGo Rental

Resorts & Lodges Near Dinner

Fish Species

Fishing Guides Near Dinner

Other Lakes in Becker County

Acorn

Bad Medicine

Bass

Big Cormorant

Big Sugar Bush

Bijou

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