Anderson Lake near Little Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Anderson Lake sits in Morrison County, out in Minnesota. What surrounds it is mixed forest. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Morrison County list holds plenty of bigger water. Little Falls is the closest town at 1.7 miles. For a city, Minneapolis is 86 miles off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Morrison County names largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, black crappie and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Anderson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 9°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Anderson Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Popple Lake, 1.5 miles out. Check the position on Anderson Lake before loading the car.