brown trout Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 5 lakes
5
Total Lakes
5
Minnesota
0
Wisconsin
B
Avg. Grade
64 ft
Avg. Depth
Water Quality of brown trout Lakes
A
4
80%
B
0
0%
C
0
0%
D
1
20%
F
0
0%
Best brown trout Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with brown trout ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Watab Lake | Stearns | MN | A | 123 ft | 15 |
| 2 | Chester Lake | Cook | MN | A | — | 3 |
| 3 | Upper Gull Lake | Cass | MN | A | 54 ft | 20 |
| 4 | Island Lake | Clearwater | MN | A | 58 ft | 5 |
| 5 | Loon Lake | Aitkin | MN | D | 21 ft | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have brown trout?
brown trout are found in 5 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 5 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with brown trout is B (Good).
What are the best lakes for brown trout?
The best brown trout lakes by water quality are Big Watab Lake, Chester Lake, Upper Gull Lake, Island Lake, Loon Lake. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where brown trout have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with brown trout?
brown trout are most commonly found alongside white sucker, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, rainbow trout, black bullhead. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.