Stony Lake near 46.9662, -94.4917 is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Stony Lake covers about 563 acres, reaches a recorded 50 feet and holds about 13,258 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Stony Lake Affect Fishing
Stony Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Stony Lake
Fish reported from Stony Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Stony Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Stony Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Stony Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Stony Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Stony Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Stony Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Stony Lake
Spring at Stony Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Stony Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Stony Lake
On a first trip to Stony Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
Useful Tackle for Stony Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Stony Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Stony Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 563-acre Stony Lake?
At Stony Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 50-foot deep end of Stony Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Stony Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 13,258 acre-foot storage figure mean at Stony Lake?
At Stony Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.