Lakes in Brown County, Minnesota
4 lakes in Brown County, ranked by Lake Score.
Brown County has 4 lakes in this directory covering about 2,363 acres of water. The largest is Lake Hanska at 1,795 acres, and the deepest on record is Wellner-Hageman Reservoir at 24 feet. 4 have a public boat launch and 2 have a mapped swim beach.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch.
Sleepy Eye Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreBrown · Sleepy Eye241 acres
Wellner-Hageman Reservoir
60 out of 100 Lake ScoreBrown · Dotson75 acres
Lake Hanska
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreBrown · Hanska1,795 acres
Clear Lake
48 out of 100 Lake ScoreBrown · New Ulm252 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Brown County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 4 lakes in Brown County — those of roughly 100 acres or more (plus smaller lakes with public access and a fishery) in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. The county has more small, unnamed and private basins that are not listed.
What is the largest lake in Brown County?
Lake Hanska is the largest at 1,795 acres, near Hanska.
What is the deepest lake in Brown County?
Wellner-Hageman Reservoir has the greatest recorded depth at 24 feet.
What fish can you catch in Brown County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch in Brown County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.