Fishing at Gulf of Minneapolis, Ramsey County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Ramsey County, Gulf of Minneapolis is a Minnesota water. It stands 682 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 13 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Ramsey County list holds plenty of bigger water. West Saint Paul lies 2.3 miles from the water. South Saint Paul is 2.4 miles away, with Saint Paul at 2.4 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Gulf of Minneapolis

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Slack water is dead water on a place like this. The mouth fishes hardest when the run is at its strongest. Ramsey County records list bluegill, common carp and black crappie among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Gulf of Minneapolis light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 74°F for July and 13°F for January. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Average temperatures cross freezing around early April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Expect Gulf of Minneapolis to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Lilly Lake, 1 mile out. Confirm access to Gulf of Minneapolis locally before you travel.