Frost Lake Fishing near North Saint Paul, Minnesota

• Overview

  Frost Lake is a Ramsey County water, Minnesota side. This is rolling bush ground. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Ramsey County are larger. Start from North Saint Paul, 2.9 miles down the road. Saint Paul is the closest city, 3.7 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Frost Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Ramsey County records list bluegill, common carp and black crappie among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Frost Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 74°F, the coldest about 13°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Open water usually runs from early April until about early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Frost Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Parking is mapped about 160 yards from the bank. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Wakefield Lake, 0.4 miles away. The position on Frost Lake is worth confirming on the day.