Eighty Acre Lake near Dassel: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Eighty Acre Lake lies in Meeker County, Minnesota. It stands 1,086 feet above sea level. The water covers some 31 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 1.2 miles on foot. Our Meeker County list holds plenty of bigger water. Dassel at 7 miles is the nearest place to stop. Minneapolis is the closest city, 57 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Eighty Acre Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Meeker County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, walleye and northern pike. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Eighty Acre Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 11°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Eighty Acre Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Birch Lake, 0.9 miles away. For Eighty Acre Lake in particular, ask before you travel.