Logger Lake near Mahnomen: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Logger Lake is a Becker County water, in Minnesota. The bank is 1,444 feet above sea level. The water covers some 26 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Mahnomen sits 15 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 52 miles away. More in the same country: 0.6 miles away is Horseshoe Lake, Hallot Lake 0.8 miles away, 1.1 miles away is Squareboat Lake, Jack Lake 1.2 miles away and 1.2 miles away is Pine Lake. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Logger Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Becker County include bluegill, largemouth bass and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Logger Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 4°F and July at about 68°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Logger Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Horseshoe Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Logger Lake is worth confirming on the day.