Lake Auburn Fishing Guide, Carver County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Carver County, Minnesota, this is Lake Auburn. The ground around here is mixed forest. Around 136 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The margin runs to about 3.9 miles in total. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Supplies mean a trip to Victoria, 1 mile off. Minneapolis is the closest city, 22 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Auburn

  The charted maximum sits at about 97 feet. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Carver County list bluegill, largemouth bass and common carp. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Lake Auburn the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 11°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Lake Auburn by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Kelzer Pond, 0.8 miles away. The position on Lake Auburn is worth confirming on the day.