Barry Lake
About Barry Lake
Barry Lake is a 398-acre lake near Barry in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 5.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Barry Lake
- 398 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Barry
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Fish & Wildlife Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 398 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Average depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 398 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barry Lake?
Barry Lake is in Big Stone County, Minnesota, near Barry. It covers 398 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Barry Lake?
Barry Lake covers 398 acres with about 5.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet and its average depth is about 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Barry Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Barry Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Barry Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Barry Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Barry Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Barry Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.