Hallquist Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Hallquist Lake lies within the bounds of Scott County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 702 feet. At 20 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Scott County list holds plenty of bigger water. Belle Plaine sits 3.3 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 32 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Hallquist Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed and common carp. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Hallquist Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 11°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Hallquist Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Beason Lake, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Hallquist Lake.