Gilbertson Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Gilbertson Lake sits within Becker County in Minnesota. The land about it is mixed forest. It measures about 44 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.0 miles on foot. The nearest town is Detroit Lakes, 9 miles away. Further out sit Hawley (14 miles) and Frazee (18 miles). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Gilbertson Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Becker County include bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Gilbertson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 5°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan any trip to Gilbertson Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Reep Lake is 1.1 miles off. Nothing on Gilbertson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.