Anderson Lakes in Hennepin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Anderson Lakes is listed under Hennepin County, Minnesota. It sits in rolling bush. Roughly 56 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 1.6 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Nearest town is Eden Prairie, 3.3 miles off. For a city, Minneapolis is 12 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Lakes

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anderson Lakes fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 12°F to 73°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It holds true on Anderson Lakes more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Bush Lake is 1.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish Anderson Lakes.