Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway
Big Stone State Park
Big Stone Lake
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34. Big Stone State Park
North of Ortonville on TH 7. Big Stone State
Park, on the shores of Big Stone Lake, has two main recreational areas: Bonanza area (15
miles north of Ortonville) offers primitive camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming and bird
watching among its virgin prairies; the Meadowbrook area (8 miles north of Ortonville) has
tent/trailer camping with hookups; a picnic/playground area; hiking path and fishing.
320-839-3663.
35. Big Stone Lake
On the border between Minnesota and South Dakota in Big
Stone County along TH 7. Big Stone Lake is well known for its walleye. It is the site of
Little Lindy Joe/Zercom Marine MWC Ortonville Walleye Tourney. Big Stone Lake is stocked
with 7 million walleye fry every other year. The best spot for walleye is the northern end
of the lake, early in the season. The lake contains more than 30 other species of fish
including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, white crappie,
bullhead, channel catfish and perch. Anglers can choose from 12 public accesses, and a
handicapped accessible pier at the public access in Ortonville. A Minnesota fishing
license allows you to fish anywhere on or around Big Stone Lake. |
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