Malmedal Lake in Pope County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Pope County in Minnesota is where Malmedal Lake sits. It sits at 1,220 feet above sea level. The water covers some 197 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 2.7 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Supplies mean a trip to Starbuck, 3.9 miles off. Fargo is the closest city, 103 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Malmedal Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Pope County records list largemouth bass, common carp, northern pike, yellow perch and black crappie among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Malmedal Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 9°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Malmedal Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Strandness Lake, 1 mile away. Treat Malmedal Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.