Fishing at Fulda First Lake, Murray County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Fulda First Lake is one of the Murray County waters in Minnesota. It stands 1,506 feet above sea level. The water covers some 119 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Fulda lies 1.1 miles from the water. Sioux Falls sits 60 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Fulda First Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Murray County records list common carp, walleye, black bullhead and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Fulda First Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 12°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Ice clears near early April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Fulda First Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. This sits inside Fulda Wildlife Management Area, so read the reserve notices first. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Fulda Second Lake, 0.7 miles away. Check the position at Fulda First Lake before loading the car.