Louise Lake near Grant: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Louise Lake is set in Washington County, Minnesota. It sits in pine and birch country. Surface area is around 41 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. The closest town, Grant, is 4 miles distant. It is 17 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Louise 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. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Washington County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, brown trout, northern pike and black crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Louise Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 12°F for January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. The season on Louise Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Loon Lake, 0.7 miles away. Check the position on Louise Lake before loading the car.