Scott County Minnesota Fishing
19 documented fish species across 13 Scott County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Scott County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake | C | 1.9 ft | 50 ft | 11 |
| Upper Prior Lake | C | 5 ft | 50 ft | 16 |
| Lower Prior Lake | C | 10 ft | 60 ft | 15 |
| O'Dowd Lake | C | 5.5 ft | 22 ft | 10 |
| Fish Lake | D | 3.9 ft | 28 ft | 14 |
| Crystal Lake | D | 6.8 ft | 26 ft | 7 |
| Spring Lake | D | 6.2 ft | 37 ft | 15 |
| Cedar Lake | F | 2 ft | 13 ft | 10 |
| Cleary Lake | F | 2.3 ft | 9 ft | 7 |
| Mcmahon Lake | F | 2.3 ft | 14 ft | 9 |
| Thole Lake | F | 2.8 ft | 12 ft | 12 |
| Mill Pond | NR | 4.5 ft | 18 ft | 11 |
| Mccoll Pond | NR | - | 11 ft | 7 |
Scott 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 — Upper PriorFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SpringFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — PikeFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — O'DowdFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Mill PondFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — McMahonFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — McColl PondFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — Lower PriorFisheries 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 — ClearyFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CedarFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CedarFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CedarPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — ClearyFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — ClearyPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — CrystalFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — FishFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — FishPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — Lower PriorFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Scott County lakes?
Scott County, Minnesota has 19 documented fish species across 13 lakes, including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Scott County?
Blue Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (C) among Scott County lakes with a documented fishery.