Douglas County · 297 acres
Lake Brophy homes for sale
At roughly 297 acres and 44 feet at its deepest, Lake Brophy is a Douglas County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and Garfield, Alexandria, and Brandon are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Lake Brophy
Lake Brophy is a 297-acre lake on the west side of Alexandria with one DNR concrete ramp. Maximum depth is 44 feet.
Lake Brophy is the 18th-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 55% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Lake Brophy, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Garfield, 4 miles to Alexandria, and 8 miles to Brandon. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Brophy facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 297 acres |
| Maximum depth | 44 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 55% |
| Shoreline | 3.5 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Garfield |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi to Garfield, 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0102-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Brophy are private or association roads. Ask who maintains them, whether they are plowed in winter, and what the annual road or association fee is before you commit.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Lake Brophy
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Brophy is in Alexandria, about 2 miles from the lake as the crow flies. Two more are in Alexandria (4 and 8 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Brophy right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Brophy can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Brophy
Is there public access on Lake Brophy?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Brophy.
What fish are in Lake Brophy?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Brophy list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0102-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Brophy?
Lake Brophy reaches 44 feet at its deepest and covers about 297 acres, with 3.5 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 16th-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
What is the first step to buying on Lake Brophy?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you want: year-round or seasonal, how much shoreline, and your budget. She will set up a NorthstarMLS search for Lake Brophy and the lakes around it.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Brophy
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.