Fishing Kelzer Pond in Carver County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Kelzer Pond is one of the Carver County waters in Minnesota. The setting is rolling bush on every side. Surface area runs to about 18 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Carver County. Victoria sits 0.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Saint Bonifacius lies 5 miles off, Shorewood another 5.2 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Kelzer Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Carver County names bluegill, largemouth bass and common carp. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Kelzer Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 11°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near 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. That shapes the year on Kelzer Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Facilities run to toilets 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. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Church Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Kelzer Pond locally before you travel.