Scott County Minnesota Fishing
19 documented fish species across 13 graded Scott County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
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Scott County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Prior Lake | B | 10 ft | 60 ft | 15 |
| O'Dowd Lake | C | 5.5 ft | 22 ft | 10 |
| Crystal Lake | C | 6.8 ft | 26 ft | 7 |
| Mccoll Pond | C | 8 ft | 11 ft | 7 |
| Upper Prior Lake | C | 5 ft | 50 ft | 16 |
| Fish Lake | D | 3.9 ft | 28 ft | 14 |
| Mill Pond | D | 4.5 ft | 18 ft | 11 |
| Spring Lake | D | 6.2 ft | 37 ft | 15 |
| Blue Lake | D | 1.9 ft | 50 ft | 11 |
| Mcmahon Lake | F | 2.3 ft | 14 ft | 9 |
| Thole Lake | F | 2.8 ft | 12 ft | 12 |
| Cedar Lake | F | 2 ft | 13 ft | 10 |
| Cleary Lake | F | 2.3 ft | 9 ft | 7 |
DNR Survey Reports
- Upper Prior Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Spring Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Pike Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- O'Dowd Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Mill Pond — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Mcmahon Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Mccoll Pond — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Lower Prior Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Fish Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Crystal Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cleary Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cedar Lake — Fisheries Lake Survey
- Cedar Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Cedar Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Cleary Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Cleary Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Crystal Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Fish Lake — Fish Stocking History
- Fish Lake — Public Water Access Sites
- Lower Prior Lake — Fish Stocking History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Scott County lakes?
Scott County, Minnesota has 19 documented fish species across 13 graded lakes, including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Scott County?
Lower Prior Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Scott County lakes with a documented fishery.