Lyon County Minnesota Fishing
17 documented fish species across 5 Lyon County lakes.
Game Fish
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Lyon County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton Lake | 0.8 ft | 8 ft | 15 |
| Cottonwood Lake | 1.8 ft | 7 ft | 10 |
| Island Lake | 2 ft | 8 ft | 6 |
| Lady Slipper Lake | 1 ft | 11 ft | 6 |
| School Grove Lake | 1.5 ft | 11 ft | 10 |
Lyon County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — School GroveFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Lady SlipperFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — IslandFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CottonwoodFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CottonwoodFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CottonwoodPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — IslandFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — IslandPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Lady SlipperFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Lady SlipperPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — School GroveFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — School GrovePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Lyon County lakes?
Lyon County, Minnesota has 17 documented fish species across 5 lakes, including Black Bullhead, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Orangespotted Sunfish.
Which Lyon County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Yankton Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Lyon County lakes with a documented fishery.