Ketten Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ketten Lake stands in Stearns County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 1,109 feet. At roughly 21 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The edge runs 1.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Most waters listed here for Stearns County are larger. Nearest town is Saint Joseph, 3.9 miles off. Beyond it, Rockville at 4.3 miles and Collegeville at 4.7 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Ketten Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Stearns County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike, walleye and black crappie. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Work Ketten Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Ketten Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Zimmer Lake is 0.2 miles off. Treat Ketten Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.