Fishing near Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Hennepin County, population 86,478.
- 4 milesto nearest lake
- 10accesses nearby
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Minnesota lakes within reach of Brooklyn Park
In 2020 the Census found 86,478 people living in Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County. The nearest lake page is Boundary Creek Pond, 4 miles northwest of town. Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam Access sits 3 miles out, the closest access page.
For walleye, the DNR nets did best on Eagle Lake, Hennepin County (1.83 per gill net). For trout, the Eagle Creek lies 23 miles from town. Cenaiko Lake Fishing Pier, 3 miles off, is the nearest fishing pier page.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Creek Pond | 4 miles northwest | 11 | 8 | |
| Eagle Lake, Hennepin County | 4 miles southwest | 296 | 34 | 1.83 |
| Twin Lake near Crystal, Hennepin County | 4 miles south | 217 | 44 | 0.17 |
| Pike Lake, Hennepin County | 5 miles southwest | 57 | 22 | |
| Ryan Lake | 5 miles south | 19 | 36 | |
| Laddie Lake | 5 miles east | 66 | 4 |
Rivers nearest to Brooklyn Park
- Rice Creek, Anoka County14 miles
- Minnehaha Creek15 miles
- Eagle Creek23 miles, designated trout stream
- Eagle Creek, East Branch24 miles, designated trout stream
Straight-line distances from the Census point for Brooklyn Park; DNR LakeFinder data.
Spots around Brooklyn Park on the map
- Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam AccessMississippi River, 3 miles
- Mississippi River, Brooklyn Park AccessSt. Anthony Falls Pool, 3 miles
- Eagle Lake Access near OsseoEagle, 4 miles
- Locke Lake Access near FridleyLocke, 4 miles
- Mississippi River, Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park AccessSt. Anthony Falls Pool, 4 miles
- Twin Lake Access near RobbinsdaleLower Twin, 5 miles
- Mississippi River, Point Park AccessMississippi River, 5 miles
- Mississippi River, North Mississippi Park – Kroenig Visitor Center AccessSt. Anthony Falls Pool, 6 miles
- Moore Lake, Moore Lake Park AccessMoore, 6 miles
- Fish Lake, Regional Park AccessFish, 6 miles
Piers an easy drive from Brooklyn Park
- Cenaiko Lake Fishing PierUnnamed, 3 miles
- Eagle Lake Fishing Pier, Hennepin CountyEagle, 4 miles
- Mississippi River Fishing Pier, Hennepin County, 4 miles
- Champlin Mill Pond Fishing PierUnnamed, 5 miles
- Crystal Lake Fishing Pier, Hennepin CountyCrystal, 6 miles
- Moore Lake (East) Fishing PierEast Moore, 6 miles
Stream readings near Brooklyn Park right now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Hwy 610 In Brooklyn Park, Mn | 2,570 cfs, 1.57 ft gage height | Oct 19 8:00 pm |
| Coon Creek At Vale Street In Coon Rapids, Mn | 16 cfs, 5.98 ft gage height | Oct 19 7:45 pm |
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis, Mn | 1 cfs, 9.24 ft gage height | Oct 19 8:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 19, 2026 8:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Local contacts for Brooklyn Park
Where to grab leeches near Brooklyn Park
- Fleet Farmsporting goods store, Brooklyn Park, 2 miles
- Fishing Tackle Outletbait and tackle shop, Minneapolis, 2 miles
- Jr's Tacklebait and tackle shop, Minneapolis, 2 miles
- Basskhang Custom Rods & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Maple Grove, 3 miles
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Maple Grovesporting goods store, Maple Grove, 4 miles
- Worm Farms of Minnesota, LLCbait and tackle shop, New Hope, 5 miles
- Fish-Lectronicsbait and tackle shop, Minneapolis, 5 miles
- Express Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Minneapolis, 5 miles
Possession limits around Brooklyn Park
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
| Stream trout | 5 combined total (only 1 over 16") | April 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations; pike and bass rows for the North-central Zone by the town position.
Near Brooklyn Park on the map
Lodging towns close to Brooklyn Park
- Osseo2 miles
- Brooklyn Center3 miles
- Champlin5 miles
- Fridley5 miles
Brooklyn Park county pages
- Hennepin Countyseat: Minneapolis
Photos of places near Brooklyn Park
Photo: Joe Passe, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ronfar623 on en.wikipedia, CC BY 1.0
Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Answers for a trip out of Brooklyn Park
What lake page sits nearest Brooklyn Park?
Boundary Creek Pond, 4 miles northwest.
Where is the nearest boat launch to Brooklyn Park?
Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam Access is closest at 3 miles.
Which pier sits nearest Brooklyn Park?
Cenaiko Lake Fishing Pier, about 3 miles off.
Which shop supplies Minnesota anglers in Brooklyn Park?
Fleet Farm is the closest listing.
Are there walleye lakes near Brooklyn Park?
Eagle Lake, Hennepin County, 1.83 walleye per gill net in its last DNR survey.
What county governs Brooklyn Park?
It belongs to Hennepin County, which has a county page.
Where is stream trout fishing near Brooklyn Park?
Nearest is the Eagle Creek, 23 miles off.
Which pike zone covers Brooklyn Park?
Brooklyn Park falls in the North-central Zone for pike and bass.
What license do tourists in Brooklyn Park buy?
Visitors pay $36 for 72 hours or $43 for 7 days.
Choose water near Brooklyn Park
Every listed spot opens its own Minnesota page.