Green Mountain Lake near Buffalo: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Minnesota holds Green Mountain Lake, in Wright County. The surface lies 958 feet up. At about 159 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The edge runs 2.1 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Minnesota listings. The closest town, Buffalo, is 4.1 miles away. After that come Rockford at 6.1 miles and Hanover at 6.2 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Green Mountain Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Wright County: largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Green Mountain Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 11°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice clears near early April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Green Mountain Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Pohl Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Green Mountain Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.