steeler, not sure on how many acres dwason lake has. there is allot of people that hunt out their as is the case on most public land but ive always had allot of success their. you just have to check in at the office and get a card to put in your window of your vehicle. if you get a chance to go on mon tues you should. their shouldnt be any hunting pressure out their now because most people have to work on mon tues.