Blackwell Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Blackwell Lake is a Douglas County water, Minnesota side. It sits at 1,368 feet above sea level. About 294 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Some 4.1 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Some 9.6 miles away sits Alexandria, the nearest settlement. For a city, Fargo is 93 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Blackwell Lake

  Charted depth runs to roughly 47 feet at its lowest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Douglas County cover largemouth bass, common carp and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Blackwell Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°F in January and 70°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Blackwell Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Grant Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Blackwell Lake.