Stone Lake
About Stone Lake
Stone Lake is a 101-acre lake near Victoria in Carver County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2006.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around March 30, based on 17 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Stone Lake
- 101 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Victoria
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 6 feet
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 101 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 71 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
- Picnic area
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2006
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- March 30
- Years of record
- 17
- Earliest
- March 3, 2024
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
- Most recent
- March 30, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stone Lake?
Stone Lake is in Carver County, Minnesota, near Victoria. It covers 101 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Stone Lake?
Stone Lake covers 101 acres with about 1.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Stone Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Stone Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Stone Lake.
Can you swim at Stone Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Stone 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 Stone Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Stone Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Stone Lake?
The median ice-out date is March 30, from 17 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 3, 2024 and the latest is May 1, 2018.
Does Stone Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Stone Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.