Grass Lake Fishing in Anoka County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Grass Lake is listed under Anoka County, Minnesota. Elevation runs to 892 feet. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It is a small entry by Anoka County standards. Oak Grove lies 1.6 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 26 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Grass Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Anoka County include bluegill, common carp, black crappie, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Grass Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 11°F to 71°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Expect Grass Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lake George is 1.6 miles off. Confirm before you fish Grass Lake.