Fishing at Mirror Lake, Hennepin County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Mirror Lake falls in Hennepin County, part of Minnesota. The bank gives way to lake country bush. Small at around 22 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Start from Edina, 2 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 7.5 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mirror Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Mirror Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 12°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Expect Mirror Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Hawkes Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Mirror Lake are worth checking on the day.