The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Artichoke Lake
Big Stone County, Minnesota · about 1,740 acres (2.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Artichoke Lake
In Big Stone County, Minnesota, Artichoke Lake covers about 1,740 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5 miles with roughly 17 miles of shoreline. At about 1,080 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Appleton is about 9.6 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,740 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,080 ft
- County
- Big Stone County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:20 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Artichoke Lake
- Appletonabout 9.6 mi southeast
- Ortonvilleabout 15 mi west
- Morrisabout 18 mi northeast
- Madisonabout 22 mi south
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Questions about Artichoke Lake
What fish are in Artichoke Lake?
Lakes like Artichoke Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Artichoke Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Artichoke Lake?
About 1,740 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Artichoke Lake?
Appleton is about 9.6 miles southeast; Ortonville is about 15 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Artichoke Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Artichoke Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
