---
type: lake
name: "Monson Lake"
county: "Swift"
nearest_town: "Sunburg"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 208
max_depth_ft: 21
latitude: 45.32462
longitude: -95.2796
lake_score: 60
dnr_lake_id: "76003300"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/swift-county/monson-lake
---

# Monson Lake

Lake in Swift County, Minnesota, near Sunburg

- **Surface Area**: 208 acres
- **Max Depth**: 21 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 60/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Monson Lake is a 208-acre lake near Sunburg in Swift County, Minnesota. It reaches 21 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.3 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2024.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Monson Lake State Park campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Monson Lake State Park campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Hefta Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/hefta-lake) - 4 miles, 126 acres
- [Camp Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/swift-county/camp-lake) - 7.8 miles, 230 acres
- [Norway Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/norway-lake) - 7.9 miles, 2,339 acres
- [Swenson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/swenson-lake) - 7.9 miles, 108 acres
- [Goose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/pope-county/goose-lake) - 8.6 miles, 324 acres
- [Games Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/kandiyohi-county/games-lake) - 8.7 miles, 527 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.32462,-95.2796)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=76003300)
- [All lakes in Swift County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/swift-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/swift-county/monson-lake)*