Big Stone Lake, Reservoir in Big Stone County and Roberts County, United States
Big Stone Lake stretches 26 miles along the border between Minnesota and South Dakota, maintaining a consistent width of approximately one mile throughout its extent.
The lake formed during the last ice age when glacial Lake Agassiz drained through a geological gap, creating the valley that now contains this extensive water body.
Native American communities established settlements around the lake's shores, using its waters for sustenance and transportation before European colonization began.
The reservoir contains twelve public access points for fishing activities, with regular walleye fry stockings occurring every two years to maintain fish populations.
At 965 feet above sea level, this lake represents the lowest elevation point in South Dakota while serving as the source of the Minnesota River.
Location: Big Stone County
Location: Roberts County
Location: Grant County
GPS coordinates: 45.30656,-96.45001
Latest update: May 13, 2025 16:26
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