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type: compare
title: "Tyson Lake vs Curtis Lake"
county: "Yellow Medicine"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/tyson-lake-vs-curtis-lake
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# Tyson Lake vs Curtis Lake

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

| | [Tyson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county/tyson-lake) | [Curtis Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county/curtis-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 43/100 | 28/100 |
| Nearest town | Wood Lake | Echo |
| Surface area | 166 acres | 382 acres |
| Max depth | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Shoreline | 3.3 mi | 5.5 mi |
| Water clarity | 3.2 ft | — |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | Public access on record |
| Fish species | 8 | 0 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead | — |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | No | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/tyson-lake-vs-curtis-lake)*