Clarence J Brown Reservoir

Clarence J Brown Reservoir

Size
2,024ac
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
74°Feels like 74°
High Temperature--
Low Temperature65°
Sunrise
--
Sunset
--
Wind Direction
0 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.88 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Storms
SaturdaySa
-- / 65°
Partly Cloudy with Chance of Storms
SundaySu
84° / 54°
Mostly Sunny
MondayMo
74° / 54°
Mostly Sunny
TuesdayTu
85° / 66°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
WednesdayWe
89° / 68°
Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers and Isolated Storms
ThursdayTh
87° / 64°

Moon Phase

waxing crescent
September 13, 2026
6% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 9:58 AM
Moon Set 8:45 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 3:26 PM
Underfoot 3:03 AM
waxing crescent
SundaySu09/13
waxing crescent
MondayMo09/14
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu09/15
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe09/16
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh09/17
first quarter
FridayFr09/18
waxing gibbous
SaturdaySa09/19
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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