Edward Lake Fishing in Hennepin County, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Hennepin County entry here is Edward Lake, in Minnesota. The water sits 925 feet up. Roughly 29 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. The nearest place of any size is Maple Grove, 0.5 miles away. Then Corcoran, 4.3 miles, and Plymouth, 4.4 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Edward Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Hennepin County include bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and black crappie. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Edward Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 12°F in January and 72°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Anyone fishing Edward Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Lake Camelot sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. For Edward Lake in particular, ask before you travel.