Best Lakes in Lyon County
The top 13 of 13 lakes in Lyon County, Minnesota, by Lake Score.
1.Yankton Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Balaton403 acres
403 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
2.West Twin Lake
47 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Florence220 acres
220 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
3.Rock Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Russell379 acres
379 acres · Walleye, Black Crappie
4.Wood Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Russell373 acres
373 acres · Walleye, Largemouth Bass
5.East Twin Lake
46 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Florence356 acres
356 acres · Walleye, Largemouth Bass
6.Goose Lake
41 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Lynd150 acres
150 acres · Walleye, Largemouth Bass
7.Cottonwood Lake
40 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Cottonwood383 acres
383 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
8.School Grove Lake
40 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Cottonwood349 acres
349 acres · Walleye, Black Crappie
9.Island Lake
38 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Lynd170 acres
170 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
10.Lady Slipper Lake
36 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Cottonwood286 acres
286 acres · Walleye, Yellow Perch
11.Clear Lake
36 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Russell66 acres
66 acres · Walleye, Northern Pike
12.McKay Lake
32 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Balaton167 acres
167 acres · Black Crappie, Yellow Perch
13.Lake of the Hill
13 out of 100 Lake ScoreLyon · Garvin147 acres
147 acres · Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lake in Lyon County?
Yankton Lake has the highest Lake Score in Lyon County at 48 out of 100, followed by West Twin Lake and Rock Lake. The score combines public access, the fishery, size, clarity and amenities.