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type: compare
title: "Mountain Lake vs Bingham Lake"
county: "Cottonwood"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/mountain-lake-vs-bingham-lake
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# Mountain Lake vs Bingham Lake

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

| | [Mountain Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cottonwood-county/mountain-lake) | [Bingham Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cottonwood-county/bingham-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 56/100 | 49/100 |
| Nearest town | Mountain Lake | Bingham Lake |
| Surface area | 230 acres | 270 acres |
| Max depth | 8 ft | 10 ft |
| Shoreline | 4.2 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Water clarity | 3.9 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Public access | 2 public boat launches (concrete) | 2 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 13 | 9 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed |
| 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/mountain-lake-vs-bingham-lake)*