Fishing Benz Lake in Todd County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Benz Lake is listed under Todd County, Minnesota. It sits at 1,230 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Todd County. Some 1.7 miles away sits Staples, the nearest settlement. Fargo is the closest city, 103 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Benz Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Todd County include largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Benz Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 69°F and January at 7°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Benz Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Hayden Lake, 1.1 miles away. None of that is settled for Benz Lake in what we hold.