Wood Lake
About Wood Lake
Wood Lake is a 559-acre lake near Sveadahl in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It reaches 4 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 6.5 miles of shoreline. It is the largest lake in Watonwan County in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1996.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Wood Lake
- 559 acres, up to 4 feet deep, near Sveadahl
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 559 acres
- Max depth
- 4 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.5 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 559 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1996
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake is in Watonwan County, Minnesota, near Sveadahl. It covers 559 acres and reaches 4 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Wood Lake?
Wood Lake covers 559 acres with about 6.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 4 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Wood Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Wood Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Wood Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Wood 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 Wood Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Wood Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.