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Wood Lake
Lake · Wood Lake Township, Minnesota
Wood Lake is a lake near the town of Wood Lake, Minnesota in Yellow Medicine County. The lake was named for the dense woods originally bordering the lake.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Walleye, Common Carp, Black Crappie and 8 more species.
11 fish species in 64 public records within 2 km of Wood Lake since 2000.
- Walleye Sander vitreus13 records · 2007
- 11 records · 2007
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus8 records · 2007
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas7 records · 2007
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens7 records · 2007
- Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus6 records · 2007
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus5 records · 2007
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus4 records · 2007
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- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides1 record · 2002
- Logperch Percina caprodes1 record · 2002
- Fathead Minnow Pimephales promelas1 record · 2002
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Hawk-Yellow Medicine watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Trekking in the Wood with picnic on the turtles lake
Private Lake Como Tour by Classic Wooden Boat
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wood Lake?
- Wood Lake is a lake in Wood Lake Township, Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Wood Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Wood Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Wood Lake in Wood Lake Township, Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Wood Lake rated?
- Wood Lake in Wood Lake Township, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
- What amenities does Wood Lake have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Wood Lake include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Wood Lake Township, MN 56297
Wood Lake Township, Minnesota 56297
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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