Green Prairie Fish Lake
About Green Prairie Fish Lake
Green Prairie Fish Lake is an 182-acre lake near Randall in Morrison County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 16, based on 10 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Green Prairie Fish Lake
- 182 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Randall
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 10 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 182 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 10 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 82 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Possession limit 5.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 16
- Years of record
- 10
- Earliest
- March 11, 2024
- Latest
- April 29, 2008
- Most recent
- March 11, 2024
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Prairie Fish Lake?
Green Prairie Fish Lake is in Morrison County, Minnesota, near Randall. It covers 182 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Green Prairie Fish Lake?
Green Prairie Fish Lake covers 182 acres with about 2.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Green Prairie Fish Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Green Prairie Fish Lake?
Yes. Green Prairie Fish Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Green Prairie Fish Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Green Prairie Fish Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Green Prairie Fish Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Green Prairie Fish Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
Are there special fishing regulations on Green Prairie Fish Lake?
Yes. Possession limit 5.
When does the ice go out on Green Prairie Fish Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 16, from 10 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 11, 2024 and the latest is April 29, 2008.