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type: compare
title: "Lac qui Parle vs Big Stone NWR East Pool"
county: "Lac qui Parle"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lac-qui-parle-vs-big-stone-nwr-east-pool
---

# Lac qui Parle vs Big Stone NWR East Pool

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Lac qui Parle](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lac-qui-parle-county/lac-qui-parle) | [Big Stone NWR East Pool](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lac-qui-parle-county/big-stone-nwr-east-pool) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 59/100 | 25/100 |
| Nearest town | Milan | Odessa |
| Surface area | 5,741 acres | 1,286 acres |
| Max depth | 15 ft | — |
| Shoreline | 53.5 mi | 16.8 mi |
| Water clarity | 1.5 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Public access | 10 public boat launches (concrete) | No public access on record |
| Fish species | 27 | 6 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Bass, Common Carp |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lac-qui-parle-vs-big-stone-nwr-east-pool)*