Square Lake is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] Located near Stillwater, Minnesota it is a popular destination for fishing, swimming, and Scuba diving. The lake has a surface area of approximately 203 acres and a maximum depth of 68 feet.[2] The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minnesota DNR) lists fish species present in Square Lake as: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Bullhead species, and Yellow Perch.[3]
| Square Lake | |
|---|---|
  Square Lake | |
| Location | Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45°9′24″N 92°48′15″W / 45.15667°N 92.80417°W |
| Type | lake |
Square Lake County Park is located on the Southeast shore of the lake. Features of this park include a boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, and scuba diving entry area.[4] The park is also the site of the annual Square Lake 70.3 Triathlon.[5]
A private park, Golden Acres RV Park, is also located on the Southern end of Square Lake (immediately next to Square Lake County Park). This park also has a swimming beach with scuba diving entry area as well as boat rentals and seasonal RV camping sites.[6]
Square Lake is said to have been named as a reference to the boxy shape of its shoreline.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Square Lake (Washington County, Minnesota)
- ^ "Square (82004600) | LakeFinder". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Square Lake". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Square Lake Park". Washington County, MN. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Square Lake 70.3 | 70.3 Triathlon | Midwest Multisport Races". Midwest Multisport. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Golden Acres". Golden Acres. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 573.