Brown

Aitkin County

Near Little Pine

DOW: 01021000

PumpkinseedExcellent · 78Black CrappieGood · 67Largemouth BassGood · 50

A 87-acre lake near Little Pine in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1967.

Fish Species (6)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1967

Last surveyed 1967 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 34.3 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1967	4.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 8, 1967	34.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1967

Last surveyed 1967 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 24.5 per trap net · typical 1.1–10.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1967	3.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 8, 1967	24.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1967

Last surveyed 1967 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.73 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1967	3.25	-	0.73 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 8, 1967	2.50	-	0.04 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1967

Last surveyed 1967 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1967	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1967

Last surveyed 1967 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.54 lbs

Catch rate: 17.0 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1967	9.00	-	0.31 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 8, 1967	17.00	-	0.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Poor · 24

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1967

Last surveyed 1967 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 8, 1967	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

September 8, 1967Test netting indicated a good fish population of Yellow bullhead, LM bass, pumpkinseed, and black crappie.

Test netting indicated a good fish population of Yellow bullhead, LM bass, pumpkinseed, and black crappie.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Brown?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Brown. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Brown?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Brown. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Brown?

Brown has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Brown last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Brown is from 1967. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Brown have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Brown in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Brown?

No — Brown has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.