Brown Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Little Pine. DNR lake ID 01021000.
Brown Lake is an 87.1-acre lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Little Pine. Its deepest point reaches 40 ft, and about 57% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 5.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 01021000 |
|---|---|
| County | Aitkin County, near Little Pine |
| Surface area | 87.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 40 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 57% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 5.2 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 5.2 ft.
Fishing on Brown Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1967 (59 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.5 | 1.5 to 20.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 3.5 | 1.0 to 9.1 |
| Black crappie | trap | 24.5 | 1.1 to 10.6 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 2.5 | 0.5 to 2.1 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 3.25 | 0.5 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 4.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 34.25 | 1.3 to 9.8 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Blind Lake 2.2 mi, Aitkin County
- Twin Lake 2.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Stark Lake 3.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ross Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Moulton Lake 3.6 mi, Aitkin County
- Birchdale Lake 4.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Sullivan Lake 5.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lows Lake 5.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Brown Lake
How deep is Brown Lake?
Brown Lake reaches a maximum depth of 40 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 57% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Brown Lake?
Brown Lake covers about 87.1 acres in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
How clear is Brown Lake?
Summer water clarity on Brown Lake averages 5.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Brown Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Brown Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Brown Lake?
Homes on Brown Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Brown Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Brown Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 57% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 5.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Brown Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Brown Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Brown Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Aitkin County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1967), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.