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Wood Lake

Adrian · Mulligan, Minnesota — Watonwan County.

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514Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 83946482).

Location & fast facts

Where Wood Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Wood Lake.

Fast facts

About Wood Lake

  • Counties: Watonwan, Brown
  • Shore towns: Adrian, Mulligan
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 96 mi from Minneapolis and 226 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Northern pike, Yellow perch, Black bullhead and Common carp
  • Camping. 6 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

4.3 ftMaximum depth
2.8 ftAverage depth
559Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black bullhead, Common carp, Northern pike, Orangespotted sunfish, Yellow perch.

Shallow (littoral) area: 559 of 559 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Wood Lake (DOW 83006000), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Wood Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Wood Lake Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)1½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Wood Lake Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Adrian

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 83946482), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Wood Lake

We found 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Wood Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.1013, -94.7750). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Wood Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Wood Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Wood Lake Public Water Access SiteAdrianDNR Division of Parks and TrailsTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp10 trailer, 5 car—Fishing, Boating44.0938, -94.7552

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Wood Lake

    How big is Wood Lake?

    Wood Lake covers about 514 acres in Adrian and Mulligan, Minnesota (Watonwan County).

    How deep is Wood Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 4 feet and the mean depth is 3 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Wood Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Northern pike, Yellow perch, Black bullhead, Common carp and Orangespotted sunfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Wood Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Wood Lake Public Water Access Site. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Wood Lake?

    Yes. We list 6 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Wood Lake?

    Wood Lake touches Adrian and Mulligan in Watonwan County and Brown County, Minnesota.

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