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Big Stone Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce

987 US Hwy 12
Ortonville, MN 56278


Phone:

320-839-3284 or 1-800-568-5722

 

Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday


 

Big Stone Lake Area Chamber
Welcomes you!

The sister cities of Ortonville, Minnesota and Big Stone City, South Dakota welcome you to our prairie oasis. The Big Stone Lake Area is a haven for sportsmen, hunters, birders, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. Ortonville and Big Stone City are proud to host many different Festivals and Events including world class Fishing Tournaments, Horse Trail Rides, Historic Boat Tours and our annual Corn Fest.
The area's Parks and other local Attractions offer plenty of things to do! From swimming, golfing, boating and birding to Fishing, cross-country skiing and wildlife exploration, the Big Stone Lake Area provides an array of family activities and year-round entertainment

The headwaters of the Minnesota River provide a rich history of this beautiful area formed by glaciers 20,000 years ago.

Come share the enthusiasm for our little corner of heaven. We're famous for our hospitality! Want a FREE map of Big Stone Lake? Just send us your address, and we'll mail one to you!

 

 

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larger view


more aerial pictures
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Week 3 Walleye League
Click here for League Results


7lb Walleye- Big Fish & First Place Total weight!

Second Place Total Weight

Another nice fish - 5 lbs

 

Big Stone County Museum

pictures of the Museum grounds

Museum hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop and stretch your legs on the new walking path around the Museum!

The museum is the home of many historical treasures of the past. A granite anchor, a symbol of glacial River Warren, which is now Big Stone Lake, and the headwaters of the Minnesota River. The Muskegon - Golden Bantam boat, which once traveled the waters of Big Stone Lake, is also on display at the museum.



 

Come see the Charles Hanson North American Wildlife Collection, now displayed inside the former Artichoke Lake General Store which has been relocated to the museum grounds. Developed by local farmer/ explorer Charles Hanson, this collection contains over 500 waterfowl from across the Americas and the world. You'll see native waterfowl as well as upland birds and other exotic specimens from places as far away as the Arctic Sea.
 

Ortonville News:
The Ortonville Independent
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

For the Schmidt's Landing fishing report... click here!

Contact the Chamber:  chamber@bigstonelake.com  Phone: 320-839-3284 or 1-800-568-5722
 

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