DNR
Home PageThe park's six lakes provide plenty of opportunities for anglers to cast their lines for largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Agate, Jasper, Quartz and Wakonda lakes are the most popular among fisherman.
Restrictions:
The daily limit for largemouth bass is six and the protected
length limit is 12 to 15 inches. For catfish, all species
combined, the daily limit is four. For crappie, the daily
limit is 30. Walleye must be at least 15 inches long. For all
other fish combined, the daily limit is 20, of these only 15
may be yellow or white bass, and only four in the aggregate
may be sauger or walleye.
No trout lines, bank lines, limb lines or jug lines are allowed.
Visit the park office for more detailed information regarding fishing regulations.
Boat LaunchA concrete boat launch is available at Wakonda Lake and a gravel boat launch is at Agate Lake. There are no boat launch fees at the park. A 10 horsepower engine maximum is allowed on both Wakonda and Agate lakes. Quartz, Granite and Boulder lakes only allow boats with electric motors, and no boats are allowed on Jasper Lake.
Other AmenitiesWatercraft rental:
Canoes can be rented at the park office from April 15 to
Oct. 15 and are only available on Agate Lake.
Fourteen-foot john boats are available for rent at the park office from April 15 to Oct. 31 and are allowed on both Wakonda and Agate lakes. (Agate Lake closes Oct. 15 for waterfowl migration.)
Picnic Area/PlaygroundLocated near the beach on Wakonda Lake is a playground and an area for picnicking with tables and outdoor grills.
SwimmingSand from the quarries helped to create the state park system's largest natural sand swimming beach along Wakonda Lake. The 20,000-square-foot beach offers plenty of room to lounge in the sun or get in a game of sand volleyball. A snack bar is located near the beach.
The beach is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is no lifeguard on duty, so swimming is at your own risk. There is a showerhouse and restroom facility located at the beach for your convenience.
The snack bar is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
