Oliver Lake
About Oliver Lake
Oliver Lake is a 686-acre lake near Appleton in Swift County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 7.9 miles of shoreline. It is the largest lake in Swift County in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.3 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, smallmouth 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 2017.
There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Oliver Lake
- 686 acres, up to 18 feet deep, near Appleton
- 2 public boat launches (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 10.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 686 acres
- Max depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 10.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 300 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
- 2 public boat launches (concrete)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Oliver Lake (East Portion)
54 out of 100 Lake ScoreSwift · Appleton467 acres
0.4 miles away
Oliver Lake (West Portion)
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1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oliver Lake?
Oliver Lake is in Swift County, Minnesota, near Appleton. It covers 686 acres and reaches 18 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Oliver Lake?
Oliver Lake covers 686 acres with about 7.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at Oliver Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Oliver Lake?
Yes. Oliver Lake has 2 public boat launches (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Oliver Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Oliver 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 Oliver Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Oliver Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.