Clarence J Brown Reservoir

Clarence J Brown Reservoir

Size
2,023ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Clarence J Brown Reservoir
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
White bass
White bass
Walleye
Walleye
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Clarence J Brown Reservoir Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Special Species Regulations

  • Sauger: In C. J. Brown Reservoir, for Sauger larger than 15 inches, daily limit = 6
  • Saugeye: In C. J. Brown Reservoir, for Saugeye larger than 15 inches, daily limit = 6
  • Walleye: In C. J. Brown Reservoir, for Walleye larger than 15 inches, daily limit = 6

Weather

Current Weather Icon
46°Feels like 46°
High Temperature67°
Low Temperature46°
Sunrise
7:33 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.33 inHg
Rising
Sunny
SaturdaySa
67° / 46°
Mostly Sunny
SundaySu
73° / 46°
Sunny
MondayMo
65° / 40°
Sunny
TuesdayTu
64° / 40°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
71° / 46°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
74° / 49°

Moon Phase

last quarter
October 03, 2026
51% Illumination
last quarter, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise --
Moon Set 3:24 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 7:27 AM
Underfoot 7:58 PM
last quarter
SaturdaySa10/03
waning crescent
SundaySu10/04
waning crescent
MondayMo10/05
waning crescent
TuesdayTu10/06
waning crescent
WednesdayWe10/07
waning crescent
ThursdayTh10/08
waning crescent
FridayFr10/09
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Top Fish Species

Bluegill
Bluegill
2-8 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths