Burandt Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Carver County, Minnesota, this is Burandt Lake. What surrounds it is rolling bush. Around 85 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 1.5 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Nearest place of any size is Waconia, 0.9 miles away. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 28 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Burandt Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Carver County include bluegill, largemouth bass, common carp and black crappie. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Burandt Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 11°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Burandt Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Swan Lake, 1.8 miles away. Check the position at Burandt Lake before loading the car.