Big Stone Lake

Big Stone Lake is a long, narrow freshwater lake and reservoir in northeastern South Dakota, close to the border between western Minnesota. The beach's surroundings, which include magnificent rocky bluffs and a shoreline fringed with trees, are visually appealing. Additionally, there are several of short hiking routes that lead to beautiful lake views and magnificent vistas from the hills. Here, the campgrounds are tidy and well-kept.

The Big Stone Lake Dam, constructed in 1937 near the lake's southern end, controls the flow of water from the lake to the Minnesota River. Although small, the dam has a 205,000 acre-foot maximum storage capacity. The state of Minnesota is the owner and operator. The lake is home to two state parks: Hartford Beach State Park in South Dakota and Minnesota's Big Stone Lake State Park. They offer amenities for camping, hiking, boat launching, and picnics. A section of the Minnesota park is an educational facility. There are also a number of resorts along Big Stone Lake's shoreline.

The abundance of fish in this lake, which includes walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, green sunfish, white bass, channel catfish, and yellow perch, makes it a paradise for anglers.

Location: Big Stone County