Lawrence Lake Fishing near Staples, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Todd County end of Minnesota holds Lawrence Lake. Land around it is pine and birch. It measures about 144 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.4 miles keeps the choices simple. For supplies, Staples is 2.7 miles out. It is 103 miles to Fargo, the nearest city. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lawrence Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for Todd County list largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. The county list is broader than any single water. On Lawrence Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 7°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near late November in autumn. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lawrence Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Hayden Lake at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For Lawrence Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.