Indianhead Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Indianhead Lake is listed under Hennepin County, Minnesota. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. The water measures roughly 12 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Hennepin County are larger. Nearest town is Edina, 2 miles off. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 9.3 miles distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Indianhead Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Hennepin County cover bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Indianhead Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 12°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The water is typically free of ice between early April and early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It holds true on Indianhead Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Arrowhead Lake, 0.6 miles away. Signs at Indianhead Lake carry more weight than any list.