Fishing Buell Lakes in Houston County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Buell Lakes falls in Houston County, part of Minnesota. It lies 686 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Houston County standards. The town to know is Caledonia, 10 miles out. For a city, Rochester is 50 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Buell Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Houston County names common carp, brown trout and rainbow trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Buell Lakes the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 14°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about early December in a typical year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan around that when you fish Buell Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, South Wind Orchard Reservoir at 11 miles is the nearest alternative. For Buell Lakes, the notice at the access point is the final word.