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Sibley County fishing lakes
Sibley County has 5 surveyed fishing lakes. High Island Lake is the largest at 1,340 acres and was surveyed in 2025. Schilling Lake grades B− for yellow perch. DNR surveys in the county have found walleye, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch and crappie.
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.
| Lake | Fish | Acres | Max depth | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Island Lake Survey | Walleye, Bluegill | 1,340 | 6.5 ft | 2025 |
| Schilling Lake Survey | Pike, Perch | 763 | 7 ft | 2009 |
| Silver Lake Guide | Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch | 652 | 8 ft | 2019 |
| Clear Lake Guide | Walleye, Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch | 505 | 8 ft | 2025 |
| Beatty Lake Survey | Pike | 78 | 2017 |
Quick answers
Fishing in Sibley County
What is the best fishing lake in Sibley County?
Schilling Lake grades B− for yellow perch, the highest grade in Sibley County on this site. Grades are based on DNR survey catch rates, fish size and trophy history.
How many fishing lakes are in Sibley County?
The DNR has surveyed 5 lakes in Sibley County, about 3,339 acres of water in all. 2 of them have a full guide page here.
What fish can you catch in Sibley County?
DNR surveys have found walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie and yellow perch in Sibley County lakes.
Which lake in Sibley County is deepest?
Silver Lake, at 8 feet. The largest is High Island Lake at 1,340 acres.
Are lakes in Sibley County stocked?
Yes. The DNR has stocking records for 2 of the county's 5 surveyed lakes. If a lake has a page here, it lists what the DNR stocked and when.
Featured guide spot
Your guide service here
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.