Fishing Grass Lake in Anoka County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Grass Lake in the Anoka County part of Minnesota. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. Nearest town is Ramsey, 1.9 miles off. After that come Anoka at 3.4 miles and Champlin at 3.7 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Grass 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. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name bluegill, common carp, black crappie and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Grass Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 11°F in January up to 72°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. On average, early April opens the water and late November closes it again. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Grass Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. There are toilets half a mile off. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Eddy Lake at 3.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Grass Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.