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

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

| | [Wood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county/wood-lake) | [Tyson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county/tyson-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 53/100 | 43/100 |
| Nearest town | Wood Lake | Wood Lake |
| Surface area | 485 acres | 166 acres |
| Max depth | 9 ft | 8 ft |
| Shoreline | 5.1 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Water clarity | 2.1 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 11 | 8 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish | Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead |
| 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/wood-lake-vs-tyson-lake)*