Lake Oliver
Swift County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Oliver.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Oliver, MN
- How big is Lake Oliver?
- How deep is Lake Oliver?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Oliver?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Oliver?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Oliver area?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Oliver?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Oliver?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Oliver?
How big is Lake Oliver?
How deep is Lake Oliver?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Oliver?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Fathead Minnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Orangespotted Sunfish, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Oliver?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Oliver area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Oliver?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Oliver?
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History & Status of the Fishery
A targeted survey of the nearshore fish community in Oliver Lake (both basins combined) was conducted on July 6, 2017 by Ortonville Area Fisheries staff. Sampling stations were evenly spaced around the lake and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine. Backpack electrofishing was completed at all 14 sites. A 50-foot seine was used to sample two stations and a 15-foot seine was used at twelve stations. At times submerged and emergent trees made sampling difficult, particularly on the south shore of the lake. Nearshore sampling captured 15 native species of fish including two species that are intolerant of habitat disturbance in Iowa Darter and Smallmouth Bass.
Data from this targeted nearshore survey was combined with data from a standard gill and trap net survey in June 2016 to calculate a Fish-based Index of Biologic Integrity (FIBI) score that describes the overall health of the lake. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. The FIBI score for Oliver Lake, based on this survey, is below the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. Data from this survey will contribute biological information about the health of the fish community to the Pomme de Terre Watershed assessment process in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Are there any state parks near Lake Oliver?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Oliver...| DISTANCE | ACRES | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 42 |
| Reu Lake | 1.8 mi | 35 |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 25 |
| Small Henry Lake | 2.5 mi | 42 |
| Griffin Lake | 2.9 mi | 138 |
| Large Henry Lake | 3.0 mi | 161 |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.7 mi | 27 |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.8 mi | 25 |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.0 mi | 12 |
| South Drywood Lake | 4.9 mi | 625 |
