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Botkers Lake is located 2 miles west and 3 miles north of Clinton in Big Stone County. It is a highly productive lake with a surface area of 40 acres and maximum depth of 19 feet. There is a public access on the northeast corner that has a parking area and concrete boat ramp. One-quarter mile of shore fishing access is also present along county road 35. This 2025 survey was conducted to collect routine fish population data using trap nets. These data can be compared to historical survey data from Botkers Lake. Botkers Lake can provide good fishing for walleyes, crappies, yellow perch and bullheads. These species were present in moderate to high numbers in 2025. Natural reproduction of walleyes is low, and the population has been maintained by stocking. In 2025, walleyes ranged in length from 8-24 inches. Many walleyes were less than 12 inches, but they should grow fast and provide good fishing by summer of 2026. Crappies and yellow perch have maintained populations through natural reproduction. Most crappies were 8-10 inches with some over 13 inches. Yellow perch average size was 7 inches with the largest measuring 9 inches.

Botkers Lake is located two miles west and three miles north of Clinton in Big Stone County. It is a highly productive lake with a surface area of 40 acres and maximum depth of 19 feet. A public access exists in the northeast corner that includes a parking area and concrete boat ramp. One-quarter mile of shore fishing access is present along county road 35. The 2022 targeted survey was conducted to collect routine fish population data using trap nets. These data can be compared to historical survey data from Botker's Lake. Botkers Lake can provide good fishing for Walleyes, Black Crappies, White Crappies, Yellow Perch and Black Bullheads. These species were present in moderate to high numbers in 2022. Walleyes have experienced poor natural reproduction and the population has been maintained by stocking. In 2022, they ranged in size from 9-27 inches, with most in the 12-14 inch range. Crappies and Yellow Perch have maintained populations through natural reproduction. Crappies were 4-11 inches and averaged 9 inches. Yellow Perch were 5-11 inches and averaged 8 inches.

Botkers Lake is located two miles west and three miles north of Clinton in Big Stone County. It is a highly productive lake with a maximum depth of 19 feet and a surface area of 40 acres. A public access exists in the northeast corner that includes a parking area, concrete boat ramp and fishing pier. One-quarter mile of shore fishing access is present along county road 35. This targeted survey was conducted to collect routine fish population data using trap nets. These data can be compared to historical survey data from Botkers Lake. Botkers Lake can provide good fishing for Walleyes, Black Crappies, White Crappies, Yellow Perch and Black Bullheads. These species were present in moderate to high numbers in 2019. Walleyes typically have experienced poor natural reproduction and the population has been maintained by stocking. Walleyes from five year classes were caught. They ranged in size from 7-26 inches, with most in the 10-14 inch range. Crappies and Yellow Perch have maintained populations through natural reproduction. Crappies were 4-11 inches and averaged 7.5 inches. Yellow Perch were 5-9 inches and averaged 6.5 inches.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Bluegill, White Crappie, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch in Unnamed. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Unnamed. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

Unnamed has a maximum depth of 18.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Unnamed is from 2025.

No invasive species are on record for Unnamed in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.