Greer Lake Fishing in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Greer Lake lies in Crow Wing County, in Minnesota. The land about it is pine and birch. At 330 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. There is roughly 4.6 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks high for size among our Crow Wing County listings. Some 3.2 miles away sits Crosslake, the nearest settlement. It is 121 miles to Minneapolis, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Greer Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Crow Wing County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Greer Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 7°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Greer Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. You can camp 0.9 miles off, which suits an early start. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Little Bird Lake, 1 mile out. Where Greer Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.