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Lime Lake vs Bloody Lake

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

Lime Lake is the larger of the two at 326 acres against 274 for Bloody Lake. On our rankings, Lime Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Lime Lake comes out ahead for boating, Lime Lake comes out ahead for camping, Bloody Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Lime Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureLime LakeBloody Lake
Lake Score53 / 10052 / 100
Nearest townAvocaCurrie
Surface area326 acres274 acres
Max depth7 ft9 ft
Shoreline4.1 mi5.6 mi
Water clarity0.7 ft0.8 ft
Public access2 public boat launches (concrete)1 public boat launch (concrete)
Fish species1315
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, BluegillWalleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsNoNo
Swim beachNoNo
CampingYesYes
Invasive speciesNone listedzebra mussel

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Lime Lake
  • Boating
    Lime Lake
  • Camping
    Lime Lake
  • Paddling
    Bloody Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Lime Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Lime Lake or Bloody Lake?

Lime Lake is bigger at 326 acres; Bloody Lake covers 274 acres.

Which is deeper, Lime Lake or Bloody Lake?

Bloody Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 9 feet against 7 feet.

Is Lime Lake or Bloody Lake better for fishing?

Lime Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Lime Lake lists 13 species and Bloody Lake lists 15.