Fishing at Lundquist Lake, Carver County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lundquist Lake lies within the bounds of Carver County, Minnesota. What surrounds it is lake country bush. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Carver County standards. Jordan is the closest town at 2.6 miles. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 27 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lundquist Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Carver County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, common carp and black crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Lundquist Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 12°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Lundquist Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A toilet block sits 0.9 miles away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Long Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Lundquist Lake before loading the car.