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Stocking Lake vs Blueberry Lake

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

Blueberry Lake is the larger of the two at 533 acres against 362 for Stocking Lake. On our rankings, Blueberry Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Blueberry Lake comes out ahead for boating, Stocking Lake comes out ahead for camping, Stocking Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Blueberry Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureStocking LakeBlueberry Lake
Lake Score60 / 10053 / 100
Nearest townMenahgaMenahga
Surface area362 acres533 acres
Max depth22 ft15 ft
Shoreline4.2 mi5.7 mi
Water clarity7.8 ft6.5 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)2 public boat launches (concrete)
Fish species1520
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, BluegillWalleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsNoYes
Swim beachNoNo
CampingYesNo
Invasive speciesfaucet snailfaucet snail

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Blueberry Lake
  • Boating
    Blueberry Lake
  • Camping
    Stocking Lake
  • Paddling
    Stocking Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Blueberry Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Stocking Lake or Blueberry Lake?

Blueberry Lake is bigger at 533 acres; Stocking Lake covers 362 acres.

Which is deeper, Stocking Lake or Blueberry Lake?

Stocking Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 22 feet against 15 feet.

Is Stocking Lake or Blueberry Lake better for fishing?

Blueberry Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Stocking Lake lists 15 species and Blueberry Lake lists 20.