Arrowhead Lake in Hennepin County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Arrowhead Lake lies in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The ground around here is pine and birch. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Edina is the closest town at 2.2 miles. Hopkins lies 4.3 miles off, Eden Prairie another 4.3 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Arrowhead Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Arrowhead Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 73°F and January near 12°F on the long-run figures. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Arrowhead Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Indianhead Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Arrowhead Lake.