Stony Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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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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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 is a 563-acre lake with 6.58 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 50 feet located east of Hackensack, MN. A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) owned public access is located on the south shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Stony Lake is in Lake Class 23; lakes in this class are generally deep and very clear lakes. Other Lake class 23 lakes in the Walker Area include Mule, Man Horseshoe, and Long lakes. Stony Lake possesses a highly developed shoreline. The lake is primarily managed for Walleye and Smallmouth Bass and secondarily for Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.
Walleye abundance failed to meet the long-range management for the third consecutive survey. Walleye lengths ranged from 12 to 28 inches with a mean length of 18 inches. Northern Pike are abundant, exceeding the maximum management goal the past 2 surveys. Sampled pike ranged in length from 9 to 38 inches with a mean length of 19 inches. Black Crappie abundance and size met long-range management goals, and lengths ranged from 5 to 12 inches with a mean length of 10 inches. Bluegill abundance was similar to recent surveys and lengths ranged from 3 to 10 inches. Largemouth Bass ranged in length from 5 to 15 inches. Yellow Perch abundance has remained below management goals since 2005.
Other fish sampled in Stony Lake included, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Smallmouth 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 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.8 mi | 10 | |
| Tower Lake | 1.0 mi | 17 | |
| Sylvester Lake | 1.3 mi | 54 | |
| Four-One-Eight Lake | 1.3 mi | 12 | 45 ft |
| Fish Lake | 1.5 mi | 35 | 43 ft |
| Cub Lake | 1.5 mi | 22 | 24 ft |
| Larson Lake | 1.7 mi | 194 | 73 ft |
| Woodchuck Lake | 1.8 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.0 mi | 17 | |
| Bluebill Lake | 2.2 mi | 45 | 7 ft |
