Tommy

Lake County

Near Kelly Landing

DOW: 38042500

Brook TroutExcellent · 80

A 10-acre lake near Kelly Landing in Lake County — best known for trout. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (2)

Brook Trout

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1991	6.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 12, 1987	2.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.21 lbs

Catch rate: 48.0 per gill net · typical 3–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 10, 1991	48.00	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 12, 1987	23.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

July 10, 1991Tommy Lake continues to support a small native Brook Trout population comprised primarily of less than desirable size fish. White Sucker are very abun…

Tommy Lake continues to support a small native Brook Trout population comprised primarily of less than desirable size fish. White Sucker are very abundant and the average size of seven sampled in previous assessments. Creek Chub were not sampled in gillnets in 1987, however; the 1991 catch indicated a sizable population is present.

June 12, 1987The lake maintains a population of small Brook Trout with a gillnet catch 2/3 the area average. A native Brook Trout population has been in the lake f…

The lake maintains a population of small Brook Trout with a gillnet catch 2/3 the area average. A native Brook Trout population has been in the lake for over 25 years. A very high population of White Sucker is in the lake. The gillnet catch of White Sucker is 1.5 times the area average with an average length of 8.7 inches. Also sampled was 10 species of minnnows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Tommy?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Brook Trout in Tommy. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Tommy?

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

How deep is Tommy?

Tommy has a maximum depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Tommy last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Tommy is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Tommy have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Tommy?

No — Tommy has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.