Brunner Lake Fishing Guide, Goodhue County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Brunner Lake sits within Goodhue County in Minnesota. Elevation runs to 659 feet. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Goodhue County standards. The closest town, Red Wing, is 7.6 miles distant. Beyond it, Prescott at 11 miles and Ellsworth at 12 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Brunner Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Goodhue County include common carp, brown trout, rainbow trout, white bass and freshwater drum. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Brunner Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 13°F at the bottom of winter. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Brunner Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. 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. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Nelson Lake, 0.9 miles out. For Brunner Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.