Sweetbrier
A 20-acre lake near New Market in Scott County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 2025.
Fish Species (3)
Green Sunfish
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2025
Catch rate: 65.2 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 65.20 | 4.6" | 0.09 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2025
Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net · typical 1.3–27.7 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 6.00 | 7.8" | 0.28 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 2025
Catch rate: 2.6 per trap net · typical 2.8–43.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 2.60 | 4.6" | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
June 23, 2025Sweetbrier is a 20-acre lake located in Elko-New Market Township in Scott County, and it is managed as a part of Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN). Sw…
Sweetbrier is a 20-acre lake located in Elko-New Market Township in Scott County, and it is managed as a part of Fishing in the Neighborhood (FiN). Sweeny Park and a Disc Golf Course abuts the lake on the western and southern shorelines, and the northern and eastern shorelines are primarily private property. Shore fishing is accessible via fishing pier on the southwest corner of the lake from Sweeny Avenue, with 2-3 parking spaces at the head of a gravel walking path. A standard lake survey was conducted in June 2025. Green Sunfish were captured in high abundance and average size, ranging from just over 3 inches to nearly 7 inches in length. Black Crappie were present in above average abundance and size compared to similar lakes. These fish averaged greater than 8 inches in length, with the largest measuring approximately 9 ½ inches. Bluegill abundance was low, and the fish were small with an average length of 5 inches. Most of the Bluegill measured were less than 5 inches in length. Largemouth Bass have been observed in Sweetbrier Lake, though none were sampled in this survey. For additional information about Sweetbrier Lake and Fishing in the Neighborhood, please visit https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/fin/index.html.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Sweetbrier?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish, Black Crappie, and Bluegill in Sweetbrier. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Sweetbrier?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Sweetbrier. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Sweetbrier?
Sweetbrier has a maximum depth of 16 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Sweetbrier last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sweetbrier is from 2025.
Does Sweetbrier have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Sweetbrier in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 19.53 acres
- Max Depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 0.95 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed