Lyon County Minnesota Fishing
17 documented fish species across 5 Lyon County lakes.
Game Fish
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Lyon County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton Lake | D | 0.8 ft | 8 ft | 15 |
| Cottonwood Lake | F | 1.8 ft | 7 ft | 10 |
| Island Lake | NR | 2 ft | 8 ft | 6 |
| Lady Slipper Lake | NR | 1 ft | 11 ft | 6 |
| School Grove Lake | NR | 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.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Lyon County?
Yankton Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (D) among Lyon County lakes with a documented fishery.