Dakota County Minnesota Fishing
36 documented fish species across 28 graded Dakota County lakes.
Game Fish
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
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Dakota County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Lake | A | 27.9 ft | 55 ft | 6 |
| Lac Lavon Lake | A | 12.1 ft | 32 ft | 9 |
| Marion Lake | B | 7 ft | 21 ft | 14 |
| Lemay Lake | B | 6.9 ft | 15.5 ft | 8 |
| Rogers Lake | B | 6.6 ft | 8 ft | 7 |
| Blackhawk Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 12 ft | 7 |
| Carlson Lake | B | 7.5 ft | 19 ft | 6 |
| Crystal Lake | C | 7 ft | 37 ft | 13 |
| Fish Lake | C | 7.2 ft | 33.5 ft | 7 |
| Unnamed Lake | C | 6 ft | - | 3 |
| Thomas Lake | C | 5.6 ft | 8 ft | 6 |
| Mcdonough Lake | C | 4.5 ft | 13 ft | 4 |
| East Thomas Lake | C | 5.6 ft | 19 ft | 6 |
| Orchard Lake | C | 5.9 ft | 33 ft | 13 |
| Keller Lake | C | 4.1 ft | 7 ft | 9 |
| Pitts Lake | C | 4.9 ft | - | 2 |
| Bald Lake | C | 5.6 ft | - | 3 |
| Pickerel Lake | D | 3.5 ft | 11 ft | 15 |
| Bur Oaks Pond | D | 4.6 ft | 9 ft | 6 |
| Gun Club Lake | D | 3.5 ft | 9.5 ft | 10 |
| Cobblestone Lake | D | 3.9 ft | 18 ft | 10 |
| Hilltop Pd Lake | D | 3.6 ft | 12 ft | 7 |
| Rebecca Lake | F | 2.6 ft | 15 ft | 8 |
| Spring Lake | F | 2.1 ft | 17 ft | 21 |
| O'Leary Lake | F | 2.6 ft | 33.5 ft | 7 |
| Mccarthy Lake | F | 1 ft | 19 ft | 6 |
| Byllesby Lake | F | 3 ft | 50 ft | 19 |
| Farquar Lake | F | 1.7 ft | - | 5 |
DNR Survey Reports
- Thompson Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Thomas Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Spring Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Rogers Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Pickerel Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Orchard Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Mcdonough Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Marion Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Lemay Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Lac Lavon Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Keller Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Holland Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Fish Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Crystal Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Chub Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Carlson Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Byllesby Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Bur Oaks Pond — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Blackhawk Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Blackhawk Lake — Fish Stocking History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Dakota County lakes?
Dakota County, Minnesota has 36 documented fish species across 28 graded lakes, including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Black Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Dakota County?
Holland Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Dakota County lakes with a documented fishery.