WikiCatchBig Stone Lake
Minnesota, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 45.4293, -96.7045
Big Stone Lake is a reservoir in Minnesota, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Yellow perch, Bluegill, Largemouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Minnesota is Little Minnesota River, 16 km away.
Species at Big Stone Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Little Minnesota Riverriver16 km
- East Toqua Lakelake25 km
- Lannon Lakelake26 km
- Lake Traverselake29 km
- Long Tom Lakelake30 km
- West Branch Twelvemile Creekstream31 km
- Gravel Lakelake41 km
- Long Lakelake42 km
About Big Stone Lake
Set in Minnesota, United States, Big Stone Lake is a reservoir that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Big Stone Lake usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Yellow perch
When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.
- For Bluegill
Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Big Stone Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Big Stone Lake, make sure your licence covers Minnesota, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Minnesota fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.