Blueberry Lake in Becker County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Blueberry Lake is a Becker County water, in Minnesota. It stands 1,430 feet above sea level. Roughly 81 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 2.4 miles on foot. Menahga is the closest town at 8.1 miles. Park Rapids lies 9.5 miles off, New York Mills another 23 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Blueberry Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. 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. Records held for Becker County cover bluegill, largemouth bass and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Blueberry Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 4°F in January. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Expect Blueberry Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Shipman Lake is 1.1 miles distant. Rules at Blueberry Lake are worth checking on the day.