Aldrich Lake Fishing in Douglas County, Minnesota

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Aldrich Lake falls inside Douglas County. Height above sea level is 1,378 feet. Around 169 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. For supplies, Alexandria is 9.8 miles out. Fargo is the closest city, 86 miles away. What else is close: Nelson Lake some 0.9 miles off, Golden Pond lies 1.2 miles on, Whiskey Lake some 1.5 miles off, Moon Lake lies 1.7 miles on and Loves Lake some 1.9 miles off. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Aldrich Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name largemouth bass, common carp, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Aldrich Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 8°F to 70°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Aldrich Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Nelson Lake, 0.9 miles out. Treat access at Aldrich Lake as something to verify.