Stearns County · 557 acres
Big Fish Lake homes for sale
At roughly 557 acres and 70 feet at its deepest, Big Fish Lake is a Stearns County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and Cold Spring, Richmond, and Rockville are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Big Fish Lake
Big Fish Lake sits north of Cold Spring in Stearns County and is one of the deeper lakes in the area at 70 feet. It is 557 acres with one DNR concrete ramp.
Big Fish Lake is the smallest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site, and Lake Koronis is the largest. Only about 33% of it is under 15 feet deep (the DNR's littoral zone, where most aquatic plants grow), so most of the lake is deeper open water.
From the middle of Big Fish Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 5 miles to Cold Spring, 5 miles to Richmond, and 8 miles to Rockville. Janet's office in Alexandria is 51 miles to the northwest.
Big Fish Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 557 acres |
| Maximum depth | 70 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 33% |
| Shoreline | 5.9 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Stearns County |
| Nearest town | Cold Spring |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 68 mi to Cold Spring, an hour and 20 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 73-0106-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Big Fish Lake that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Big Fish Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Big Fish Lake is in St. Cloud, about 16 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Spicer (30 miles) and Long Prairie (36 miles). In Richmond, whose center is about 5 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Talk to Janet
What would make Big Fish Lake right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Big Fish Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Big Fish Lake
Is there public access on Big Fish Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Big Fish Lake.
What fish are in Big Fish Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Big Fish Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 73-0106-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Big Fish Lake?
Big Fish Lake reaches 70 feet at its deepest and covers about 557 acres, with 5.9 miles of shoreline. That makes it the third-deepest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Big Fish Lake plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Big Fish Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.