---
type: lake
name: "Split Rock Reservoir"
county: "Pipestone"
nearest_town: "Pipestone"
lake_type: "reservoir"
acres: 96
max_depth_ft: 16
latitude: 43.89806
longitude: -96.36056
lake_score: 64
dnr_lake_id: "59000100"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pipestone-county/split-rock-reservoir
---

# Split Rock Reservoir

Reservoir in Pipestone County, Minnesota, near Pipestone

- **Surface Area**: 96 acres
- **Max Depth**: 16 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2 ft
- **Lake Type**: reservoir
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 64/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Split Rock Reservoir is a 96-acre reservoir near Pipestone in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and channel catfish. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. OpenStreetMap shows Swim Beach on or beside the lake. Split Rock Creek State Park Campground and Group Camp are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Paddling, Swimming, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground, Picnic Area

### Beaches

- Swim Beach

### Campgrounds

- Split Rock Creek State Park Campground
- Group Camp
- Proposed Campground Expansion

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/wilson-lake) - 21.8 miles, 179 acres
- [Summit Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/summit-lake) - 25.9 miles, 78 acres
- [West Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/west-twin-lake) - 26.2 miles, 220 acres
- [East Twin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lyon-county/east-twin-lake) - 27.1 miles, 356 acres
- [Lake Benton](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/lake-benton) - 27.5 miles, 2,699 acres
- [Currant Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/murray-county/currant-lake) - 27.6 miles, 406 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.89806,-96.36056)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=59000100)
- [All lakes in Pipestone County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pipestone-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pipestone-county/split-rock-reservoir)*