Howard Lake Fishing near Long Prairie, Minnesota

• Overview

  Howard Lake stands in Todd County, Minnesota. It stands 1,198 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Todd County are larger. The closest town, Long Prairie, is 7.8 miles distant. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 100 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Howard Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Todd County include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, northern pike and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Howard Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 9°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Howard Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Beauty Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Howard Lake.