Featherstone Lake Fishing Guide, Scott County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Featherstone Lake sits in Scott County, out in Minnesota. The ground round it is mixed forest. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Savage at 3 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 17 miles distant. Nearby alternatives: Hanrahan Lake at 1.5 miles, Murphy Lake sits 2.4 miles out, Lower Prior Lake at 2.4 miles, Markley Lake sits 2.7 miles out and Krenz Lake at 3.3 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Featherstone Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Scott County names bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Featherstone Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 12°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Open water usually runs from early April until about early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Featherstone Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Hanrahan Lake, 1.5 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Featherstone Lake.