Halsted Bay near Mound: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Halsted Bay is listed under Hennepin County, Minnesota. The land about it is rolling bush. About 504 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. There is roughly 5.5 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Few waters listed in Hennepin County are bigger. The nearest town is Mound, 2 miles away. Minnetrista lies 2.4 miles off, Saint Bonifacius another 3 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Halsted Bay

  The basin has been measured to about 38 feet. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Reported across Hennepin County: bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Halsted Bay a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 11°F at the bottom of winter. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Halsted Bay.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Stone Lake is 1.6 miles distant. Where Halsted Bay is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.