Helene Lake Fishing in Sherburne County, Minnesota

• Overview

  This water sits in Sherburne County, Minnesota. Elevation runs to 948 feet. At 16 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sherburne County. You are 2.5 miles from Zimmerman. For a city, Minneapolis is 39 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Helene Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Sherburne County records list bluegill, northern pike and largemouth bass among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Helene Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 10°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. The season between ice runs from about early April to late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Helene Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Little Diann Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Helene Lake as something to verify.