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type: compare
title: "Monson Lake vs Oliver Lake (West Portion)"
county: "Swift"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/monson-lake-vs-oliver-lake-west-portion
---

# Monson Lake vs Oliver Lake (West Portion)

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

| | [Monson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/swift-county/monson-lake) | [Oliver Lake (West Portion)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/swift-county/oliver-lake-west-portion) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 60/100 | 55/100 |
| Nearest town | Sunburg | Appleton |
| Surface area | 208 acres | 218 acres |
| Max depth | 21 ft | 14 ft |
| Shoreline | 4.1 mi | 3 mi |
| Water clarity | 7.3 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch |
| Fish species | 9 | 14 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| 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/monson-lake-vs-oliver-lake-west-portion)*