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Big Stone County fishing lakes
Big Stone Lake dominates Big Stone County. At 11,984 acres it is by far the largest of the county's 16 surveyed lakes, and it grades A+ for yellow perch and A for walleye. Marsh Lake is next in size at 4,462 acres, then Artichoke Lake at 1,971. The DNR stocks 10 lakes in the county.
A Guide lake has a full page with a depth map, DNR survey data, top spots and stocking history. A Survey lake has the survey data and stocking history but no depth map, because the DNR has not published one. The rest open in the live map.
Recent fishing reports in Big Stone County →
Best by species: Walleye · Northern pike · Crappie · Yellow perch
| Lake | Fish | Acres | Max depth | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Lake Guide | Walleye, Largemouth, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Sturgeon, Rock bass, Catfish, White bass | 11,984 | 16 ft | 2025 |
| Marsh Lake Survey | Walleye, Largemouth, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Rock bass, Catfish, White bass | 4,462 | 5 ft | 2025 |
| Artichoke Lake Guide | Walleye, Largemouth, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Catfish, White bass | 1,971 | 15.5 ft | 2025 |
| East Toqua Lake Guide | Walleye, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Catfish, White bass | 437 | 9 ft | 2023 |
| Long Lake Survey | Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch | 395 | 10 ft | 2023 |
| Swenson Lake Survey | Walleye | 204 | 2013 | |
| Lannon Lake Survey | Walleye, Pike, Crappie, Perch | 197 | 4 ft | 2024 |
| Long Tom Lake Survey | Walleye, Largemouth, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch | 147 | 15 ft | 2023 |
| Lone Tree Slough Lake Survey | Walleye, Perch | 90 | 8.5 ft | 2024 |
| Otrey Lake map only | 475 | 8 ft | 2018 | |
| Barry Lake map only | Walleye | 398 | 8.8 ft | 2003 |
| North Rothwell Lake map only | Walleye, Perch | 297 | 13 ft | 2000 |
| Eli Lake map only | 162 | 5 ft | 2000 | |
| Peterson Lake map only | 91 | 20 ft | 1998 | |
| Munnwyler Lake map only | 33 | 22.5 ft | 1998 | |
| Clinton Kid's Fishing Pond map only | 5 | 1982 |
Quick answers
Fishing in Big Stone County
What is the best fishing lake in Big Stone County?
Big Stone Lake grades A+ for yellow perch, the highest grade in Big Stone County on this site. Grades are based on DNR survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history.
How many fishing lakes are in Big Stone County?
The DNR has surveyed 16 lakes in Big Stone County, about 21,348 acres of water in all. 3 of them have a full guide page here.
What fish can you catch in Big Stone County?
DNR surveys have found walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, lake sturgeon, rock bass, channel catfish and white bass in Big Stone County lakes.
Which lake in Big Stone County is deepest?
Munnwyler Lake, at 22.5 feet. The largest is Big Stone Lake at 11,984 acres.
Are lakes in Big Stone County stocked?
Yes. The DNR has stocking records for 10 of the county's 16 surveyed lakes. If a lake has a page here, it lists what the DNR stocked and when.
Featured guide spot
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Featured spots are bought one lake at a time. Sponsor a lake in this county and your listing runs here too, shared evenly with any other sponsor in the county. Free through December 31, 2026.
Then $20 a month from January. Cancel any time.
Survey years in grey are more than 20 years old. Surveys that old do not count toward grades.