lake in Minnesota, USA
The 26-mile-long headwater lake of the Minnesota River straddles the South Dakota border, offering reliable walleye fishing plus big bluegill, perch and channel catfish along its prairie shorelines. Located in the Minnesota-South Dakota border between Ortonville and Big Stone City (Big Stone County).
Big Stone Lake is a lake in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Big Stone Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Lake Sturgeon, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Big Stone Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Big Stone Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Big Stone Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Big Stone Lake:
Anglers at Big Stone Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Lake Sturgeon, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Big Stone Lake before you cast a line.
Big Stone Lake is a lake in Minnesota, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.