Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Brown Lake

Brown Lake is a 68-acre lake in Aitkin County, 28 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2003. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
01007800
County
Aitkin
Surface area
68 acres
Maximum depth
28 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
62 acres, 91% of the lake
Shoreline
1.6 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Libby
Latest DNR fish survey
July 2003, population assessment
Surveys on record
3, since 1984
Game fish caught in the 2003 survey
bluegill 384, hybrid sunfish 27, largemouth bass 20, northern pike 13, black crappie 12, pumpkinseed 8, yellow perch 3
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 5 other species
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
15 to 29 feet

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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