Grena Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Grena Lake is one of the Otter Tail County waters in Minnesota. The ground round it is rolling bush. Around 95 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Shoreline comes to about 1.6 miles, small enough to learn in a day. 4.7 miles away sits Pelican Rapids, the nearest town. Barnesville lies 14 miles off, Fergus Falls another 19 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Grena Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Otter Tail County list largemouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Grena Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 6°F to 69°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Grena Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Granrud Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. For Grena Lake in particular, ask before you travel.