Black Dog Lake Fishing near Burnsville, Minnesota

• Overview

  Within Hennepin County, Minnesota, you have Black Dog Lake. It lies 673 feet above sea level. With 7.9 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. It ranks high for size among our Hennepin County listings. Burnsville sits 2.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 12 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Black Dog Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Hennepin County include bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Black Dog Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 13°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Black Dog Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Spot 4 sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Black Dog Lake as something to verify.