Brown County Minnesota Fishing
16 documented fish species across 5 Brown County lakes.
Catfish & Bullhead
Brown County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eye Lake | C | 3.3 ft | 21 ft | 10 |
| Clear Lake | F | 0.8 ft | 8 ft | 12 |
| Wellner-Hageman Reservoir | F | 3.7 ft | 24 ft | 9 |
| Hanska Lake | F | 1 ft | 16 ft | 16 |
| Omsrud Lake | NR | 1 ft | - | 3 |
Brown County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Wellner-Hageman ReservoirFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Sleepy EyeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HanskaFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ClearFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — ClearFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — ClearPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — HanskaFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — HanskaPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Sleepy EyeFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Sleepy EyePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Wellner-Hageman ReservoirFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Wellner-Hageman ReservoirPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Brown County lakes?
Brown County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species across 5 lakes, including Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Brown County?
Sleepy Eye Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (C) among Brown County lakes with a documented fishery.