Crescent Lake Fishing in Sherburne County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Crescent Lake is one of the Sherburne County listings for Minnesota. The surface lies 955 feet up. It measures about 56 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Nearest place of any size is Clearwater, 3.7 miles away. It is 46 miles to Minneapolis, the nearest city. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Crescent Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Sherburne County: 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 Crescent Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 10°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. Average temperatures cross freezing around early April in spring and again near late November in autumn. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Crescent Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. 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. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Jones Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Crescent Lake as something to verify.