Lake Girard Fishing in Hennepin County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Minnesota holds Lake Girard, in Hennepin County. The ground round it is pine and birch. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Bloomington at 1.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. Edina lies 3.1 miles off, Richfield another 3.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Girard

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Hennepin County records list bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Lake Girard a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 73°F in July and bottoms out near 13°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Lake Girard runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Barthels Pond is 1.1 miles distant. Nothing on Lake Girard should be assumed from this page alone.