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Bloody Lake vs Lake Sarah

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Murray County, Minnesota, side by side.

Lake Sarah is the larger of the two at 1,209 acres against 274 for Bloody Lake. On our rankings, Bloody Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Lake Sarah comes out ahead for boating, Bloody Lake comes out ahead for camping, and Lake Sarah comes out ahead for paddling.

MeasureBloody LakeLake Sarah
Lake Score52 / 10051 / 100
Nearest townCurrieGarvin
Surface area274 acres1,209 acres
Max depth9 ft10 ft
Shoreline5.6 mi8.1 mi
Water clarity0.8 ft3.1 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)3 public boat launches (concrete)
Fish species1510
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, White Crappie, BluegillWalleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsNoNo
Swim beachNoNo
CampingYesYes
Invasive specieszebra musselzebra mussel

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Bloody Lake
  • Boating
    Lake Sarah
  • Camping
    Bloody Lake
  • Paddling
    Lake Sarah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Bloody Lake or Lake Sarah?

Lake Sarah is bigger at 1,209 acres; Bloody Lake covers 274 acres.

Which is deeper, Bloody Lake or Lake Sarah?

Lake Sarah is deeper, with a maximum depth of 10 feet against 9 feet.

Is Bloody Lake or Lake Sarah better for fishing?

Bloody Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Bloody Lake lists 15 species and Lake Sarah lists 10.