Dakota County Minnesota Fishing
36 documented fish species across 28 Dakota County lakes.
Game Fish
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Dakota County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Lake | A | 7 ft | 21 ft | 14 |
| Lac Lavon Lake | A | 12.1 ft | 32 ft | 9 |
| Holland Lake | A | 27.9 ft | 55 ft | 6 |
| Rogers Lake | A | 6.6 ft | 8 ft | 7 |
| Unnamed Lake | C | 6 ft | - | 3 |
| Lemay Lake | C | 6.9 ft | 15.5 ft | 8 |
| Fish Lake | C | 7.2 ft | 33.5 ft | 7 |
| Blackhawk Lake | C | 7.9 ft | 12 ft | 7 |
| Crystal Lake | C | 7 ft | 37 ft | 13 |
| Thomas Lake | C | 5.6 ft | 8 ft | 6 |
| Carlson Lake | C | 7.5 ft | 19 ft | 6 |
| Mcdonough Lake | C | 4.5 ft | 13 ft | 4 |
| East Thomas Lake | C | 5.6 ft | 19 ft | 6 |
| Bald Lake | C | 5.6 ft | - | 3 |
| Gun Club Lake | C | 3.5 ft | 9.5 ft | 10 |
| Cobblestone Lake | C | 3.9 ft | 18 ft | 10 |
| Orchard Lake | C | 5.9 ft | 33 ft | 13 |
| Pitts Lake | D | 4.9 ft | - | 2 |
| Keller Lake | D | 4.1 ft | 7 ft | 9 |
| Bur Oaks Pond | D | 4.6 ft | 9 ft | 6 |
| O'Leary Lake | F | 2.6 ft | 33.5 ft | 7 |
| Rebecca Lake | F | 2.6 ft | 15 ft | 8 |
| Hilltop Pd Lake | F | 3.6 ft | 12 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 |
| Pickerel Lake | NR | 3.5 ft | 11 ft | 15 |
| Spring Lake | NR | 2.1 ft | 17 ft | 21 |
Dakota 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 — ThompsonFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ThomasFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SpringFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — RogersFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PickerelFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — OrchardFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — McDonoughFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — MarionFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — LemayFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Lac LavonFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — KellerFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — HollandFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — FishFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CrystalFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ChubFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CarlsonFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — ByllesbyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Bur Oaks PondFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — BlackhawkFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — BlackhawkFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Dakota County lakes?
Dakota County, Minnesota has 36 documented fish species across 28 lakes, including Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Black Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Dakota County?
Marion Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (A) among Dakota County lakes with a documented fishery.