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Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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We want to see what you've caught on Stony Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Stony Lake, MN
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Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Stony Lake (DOW#11-371) is a 576-acre lake located northeast of Hackensack, Minnesota that has 7.12 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 50 ft. There is a public access owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) on the south shore of the lake. The MNDNR has classified Minnesota lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Stony Lake is in Lake Class 23; other nearby lakes in this class includes Baby and Ponto Lakes. Lakes in this class tend to be deep and have a low percentage of area less than 15 feet deep. These lakes also tend to have hard water and be very clear.
The 12- to 20-inch protected slot limit implemented in 2004 to improve the quality of Largemouth Bass fishing on Stony Lake was removed at the start of the 2014 fishing season. Stony Lake supports an excellent Largemouth Bass population with fish up to 18 inches sampled. In 2006, smallmouth bass were captured on Stony Lake for the first time in MNDNR sampling and numbers in surveys have been steadily increasing overall. Smallmouth Bass up to 17 inches were collected in the most recent survey with an average length close to 14 inches. Abundance of bluegill was similar to that found in similar waters, but was lower than most previous assessments on Stony Lake. Stony Lake has a good population of walleye. Although the walleye gillnet catch rate of 6 fish per lift was lower than the previous four surveys it still exceeds the range typically expected for this type of lake. Sampled Walleye had an average length of 17 inches and fish up to 28 inches were found.
The Bluegill population has excellent quality with lengths ranging from 3 to 9 inches. The catch of Black Crappie in experimental gill nets compared favorably with other lakes in this class, and was greater than catch rates in previous assessments. The average size of Black Crappie was 8 inches and fish ranged from 4 to 12.5 inches. Yellow Perch abundance was similar to other lakes of this type but was the lowest observed in Stony Lake. The average yellow perch sampled in 2013 was 7 inches, and lengths ranged from 5 to 12 inches. Northern Pike were abundant in when compared to other Class 23 lakes with a gill net catch of over 14 fish per net lift. Sampled northern pike had an average length 19 inches and fish up to 27 inches were found.
Other species available for anglers include Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Stony Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Stony Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Three Island Lake | 0.9 mi | 288 | 13 ft |
Four-One-Eight Lake | 1.3 mi | 12 | 45 ft |
Fish Lake | 1.4 mi | 35 | 43 ft |
Cub Lake | 1.5 mi | 22 | 24 ft |
Larson Lake | 1.6 mi | 194 | 73 ft |
Bluebill Lake | 2.3 mi | 45 | 6.5 ft |
Little Webb Lake | 2.7 mi | 226 | 37 ft |
Diamond Lake | 2.8 mi | 77 | 31 ft |
Birch Lake | 3.5 mi | 1,267 | 45 ft |
Poquet Lake | 3.5 mi | 145 | 19 ft |