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type: compare
title: "Kansas Lake vs Wood Lake"
county: "Watonwan"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/kansas-lake-vs-wood-lake
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# Kansas Lake vs Wood Lake

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

| | [Kansas Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/kansas-lake) | [Wood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/wood-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 52/100 | 32/100 |
| Nearest town | Saint James | Sveadahl |
| Surface area | 403 acres | 559 acres |
| Max depth | 7 ft | 4 ft |
| Shoreline | 3.9 mi | 6.5 mi |
| Water clarity | 1.6 ft | — |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | Public access on record |
| Fish species | 14 | 5 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch | Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Orangespotted Sunfish |
| Stocked | Yes | No |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/kansas-lake-vs-wood-lake)*