Oliver Lake (East Portion)
About Oliver Lake (East Portion)
Oliver Lake (East Portion) is a 467-acre lake near Appleton in Swift County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.9 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 7 Swift County lakes in this directory. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.1 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Oliver Lake (East Portion)
- 467 acres, up to 32 feet deep, near Appleton
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 11.1 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 467 acres
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.1 ft
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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- 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.
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Oliver Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreSwift · Appleton686 acres
0.4 miles away
Oliver Lake (West Portion)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oliver Lake (East Portion)?
Oliver Lake (East Portion) is in Swift County, Minnesota, near Appleton. It covers 467 acres and reaches 32 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Oliver Lake (East Portion)?
Oliver Lake (East Portion) covers 467 acres with about 4.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 32 feet.
What fish can you catch at Oliver Lake (East Portion)?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, 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 (East Portion)?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Oliver Lake (East Portion)?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Oliver Lake (East Portion). 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 (East Portion) stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Oliver Lake (East Portion); species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.