The Big Stone Lake Whetstone River can be found on the Bellingham USGS quad topo map. Big Stone Lake Whetstone River is a reservoir in Lac Qui Parle County in the state of Minnesota. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 45.2483, -96.2920 and the altitude is 951 feet (290 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Big Stone Lake Whetstone River should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Big Stone Lake Whetstone River are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 45.2483
Longitude: -96.2920
Elevation: 951 ft (290 m)
Locator Map - Big Stone Lake-Whetstone River
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
High: --°F - Low: 2°F
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Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Friday:
High: 26°F - Low: 15°F
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Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
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Saturday:
High: 19°F - Low: 4°F
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Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
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Sunday:
High: 21°F - Low: 15°F
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Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of light snow in the morning...then a chance of light snow in the afternoon. Highs around 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.
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Monday:
High: 26°F - Low: 6°F
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Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the mid 20s.
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Tuesday:
High: 17°F - Low: 3°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
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Wednesday:
High: 17°F - Low: -3°F
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Partly sunny. Highs 15 to 20.
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Nearby Trails
Big Stone / Lac Qui Parle and Vicinity (Distance: 1.4 mi)
The headwater of the Minnesota River, Big Stone Lake stretches 26 miles from Brown’s Valley to Ortonville, never more than 1.5 miles wide. Once the lower outlet of Glacial Lake Agassiz, the river toda...
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From the guidebook "Birding Minnesota"
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Odessa, MN - Birding - length:unknown
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Big Stone Classic Ride (Distance: 8.1 mi)
At the base of the "Hump" on Minnesota’s western border you will find an oasis for cycling. Here the plains meet the hills and the lakes meet the rivers, and it takes two states to circle what the Dak...
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From the guidebook "Road Biking Minnesota"
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Ortonville, MN - Road Biking - length:100 mi
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Minnesota River: Big Stone to Lac qui Parle (Distance: 8.6 mi)
The marshy river and lakes heading up the Minnesota River offer great opportunities for watching wildlife. The shores are marked by big boulders and occasional out crops. The lake lies in a long, im...
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From the guidebook "Paddling Minnesota"
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Ortonville, MN - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:40 mi
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Pomme de Terre River (Distance: 13.7 mi)
The Pomme de Terre River scribes a narrow, wooded route through land that is heavily farmed. The stream runs past low bluffs and a mix of woods, pasture, and some farmland. Look for white-tailed dee...
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From the guidebook "Paddling Minnesota"
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Appleton, MN - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:21.2 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Econo Lodge Ortonville (Distance: 8 mi)
Excellent location. FREE wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel. FREE continental breakfast. Large rooms; inquire about our Business and Family suites. For that special occasion we h...
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RR2 Box 25 D
Ortonville, MN 56278
Price from: $62.99
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