Dickman Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Dickman Lake stands in Dakota County, Minnesota. The ground round it is mixed forest. At 23 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Inver Grove Heights lies 2.1 miles from the water. Beyond it, South Saint Paul at 3 miles and Mendota Heights at 3.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Dickman Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Dakota County names bluegill, common carp, green sunfish, black crappie and black bullhead. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Dickman Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 73°F on average, January about 13°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Dickman Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Horseshoe Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Dickman Lake before loading the car.