Briggs Lake in Sherburne County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Briggs Lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota. Beyond the shoreline you have pine and birch. This is sizeable water at about 401 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sherburne County. The closest town, Clearwater, is 7.6 miles distant. Becker lies 7.8 miles off, Saint Augusta another 11 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Briggs Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Sherburne County include bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass and black crappie. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Briggs Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 10°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan any trip to Briggs Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It is tagged for fishing in public mapping. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Rush Lake, 0.6 miles away. Check the position on Briggs Lake before loading the car.