Lake Owasso Fishing Guide, Ramsey County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lake Owasso lies within the bounds of Ramsey County, Minnesota. The setting is rolling bush on every side. At some 363 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. There is roughly 4.9 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Few waters listed in Ramsey County are bigger. Nearest town is Little Canada, 1.8 miles off. Then Arden Hills, 1.9 miles, and Roseville, 2.6 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Lake Owasso

  Depth records show about 42 feet at the bottom of the basin. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open biodiversity records for Ramsey County list bluegill, common carp, black crappie, largemouth bass and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lake Owasso that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 13°F in January and 73°F in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Lake Owasso that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. There are toilets half a mile off. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lake Wabasso at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lake Owasso locally before you travel.