North Brown's Lake
About North Brown's Lake
North Brown's Lake is a 312-acre lake near Eden Valley in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 41 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 18 feet, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.2 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 18 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth 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. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 5, based on 15 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to North Brown's Lake
- 312 acres, up to 41 feet deep, near Eden Valley
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 5.2 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 312 acres
- Max depth
- 41 ft
- Average depth
- 18 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.2 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 130 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
- 18
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 5
- Years of record
- 15
- Earliest
- March 12, 2024
- Latest
- May 7, 2013
- Most recent
- March 31, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Long Lake
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1 miles away
Eden Lake
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2.4 miles away
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Big Lake
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Vails Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Brown's Lake?
North Brown's Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Eden Valley. It covers 312 acres and reaches 41 feet deep.
How big and how deep is North Brown's Lake?
North Brown's Lake covers 312 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 41 feet and its average depth is about 18 feet.
What fish can you catch at North Brown's Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on North Brown's Lake?
Yes. North Brown's Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at North Brown's Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at North Brown's 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 North Brown's Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for North Brown's Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on North Brown's Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 5, from 15 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 12, 2024 and the latest is May 7, 2013.