---
type: lake
name: "Bryant Lake"
county: "Hennepin"
nearest_town: "Eden Prairie"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 180
max_depth_ft: 45
latitude: 44.87883
longitude: -93.42925
lake_score: 65
dnr_lake_id: "27006700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/bryant-lake
---

# Bryant Lake

Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Eden Prairie

- **Surface Area**: 180 acres
- **Max Depth**: 45 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.1 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 65/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Bryant Lake is an 180-acre lake near Eden Prairie in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 45 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.1 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the county. OpenStreetMap shows Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach on or beside the lake. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil, brittle naiad, and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Permit or fee required

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge**: Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.

## Activities

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

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Fishing Pier, Picnic Area

### Beaches

- Bryant Lake Park Swimming Beach

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, brittle naiad, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Staring Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/staring-lake) - 3.1 miles, 167 acres
- [Red Rock Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/red-rock-lake) - 3.1 miles, 97 acres
- [Mitchell Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/mitchell-lake) - 3.5 miles, 114 acres
- [Bush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/bush-lake) - 3.7 miles, 171 acres
- [Hyland Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/hyland-lake) - 4.9 miles, 84 acres
- [Lotus Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lotus-lake) - 5 miles, 245 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.87883,-93.42925)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=27006700)
- [All lakes in Hennepin County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county)

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