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type: compare
title: "Yankton Lake vs Wood Lake"
county: "Lyon"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/yankton-lake-vs-wood-lake
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# Yankton Lake vs Wood Lake

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

| | [Yankton Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/yankton-lake) | [Wood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/wood-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 48/100 | 46/100 |
| Nearest town | Balaton | Russell |
| Surface area | 403 acres | 373 acres |
| Max depth | 8 ft | 14 ft |
| Shoreline | 4.9 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Water clarity | 1 ft | 4.2 ft |
| Public access | 2 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 15 | 8 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Largemouth Bass, 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/yankton-lake-vs-wood-lake)*