---
type: lake
name: "Lake Byllesby"
county: "Dakota"
nearest_town: "Cannon Falls"
lake_type: "reservoir"
acres: 1368
max_depth_ft: 50
latitude: 44.51528
longitude: -92.97631
lake_score: 75
dnr_lake_id: "19000600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lake-byllesby
---

# Lake Byllesby

Reservoir in Dakota County, Minnesota, near Cannon Falls

- **Surface Area**: 1,368 acres
- **Max Depth**: 50 ft
- **Shoreline**: 13.9 miles
- **Lake Type**: reservoir
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 75/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Byllesby is a 1,368-acre reservoir near Cannon Falls in Dakota County, Minnesota. It reaches 50 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13.9 miles of shoreline. By surface area it ranks No. 2 among the 12 Dakota County lakes in this directory.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 22 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and white crappie. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There are 3 public boat launches (asphalt surface) managed by the county and Minnesota DNR. OpenStreetMap shows Lake Byllesby Beach and Lake Byllesby beach on or beside the lake. Lake Byllesby and Phillippo Scout Reservation are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: county, Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 22
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Camping, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Campground, Fishing Pier, Picnic Area

### Beaches

- Lake Byllesby Beach
- Lake Byllesby beach
- Lake Byllesby Beach Swimming Area

### Campgrounds

- Lake Byllesby
- Phillippo Scout Reservation

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, White Bass, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Golden Redhorse, Hybrid Sunfish, Quillback, River Carpsucker, Shorthead Redhorse, Smallmouth Buffalo, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

flowering rush, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Chub Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/chub-lake) - 12.4 miles, 228 acres
- [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/goodhue-county/clear-lake) - 16.1 miles, 226 acres
- [Spring Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/spring-lake) - 17 miles, 1,494 acres
- [Union Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/rice-county/union-lake) - 17 miles, 397 acres
- [Lake Rebecca](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lake-rebecca) - 17.1 miles, 82 acres
- [Goose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/goodhue-county/goose-lake) - 17.4 miles, 220 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.51528,-92.97631)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=19000600)
- [All lakes in Dakota County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lake-byllesby)*