O'Brien Lake Fishing near Eagan, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Dakota County, O'Brien Lake is a Minnesota water. The bank is 906 feet above sea level. At about 37 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. Nearest place of any size is Eagan, 2.1 miles away. Saint Paul is the closest city, 12 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on O'Brien Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Open biodiversity records for Dakota County list bluegill, common carp and green sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. O'Brien Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 12°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to O'Brien Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. A marked angling spot sits within half a mile. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Holland Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on O'Brien Lake should be assumed from this page alone.