Albert Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Albert Lake is a Blue Earth County water, in Minnesota. Elevation runs to 981 feet. Roughly 41 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. Nearest place of any size is Eagle Lake, 3.2 miles away. Madison Lake lies 3.4 miles off, Mankato another 7.3 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Albert Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Blue Earth County cover common carp, bluegill, yellow perch, black bullhead and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Albert Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 12°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Albert Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Wita Lake is 1.5 miles distant. Confirm access to Albert Lake locally before you travel.