Mystic Lake Fishing Guide, Scott County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Mystic Lake in Scott County, Minnesota. It sits at 951 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 49 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Roughly 1.3 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. For supplies, Prior Lake is 2.8 miles out. Shakopee is 5.1 miles and Savage 7 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Mystic Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Scott County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed and common carp. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Mystic Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 12°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Mystic Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Haas Lake, 0.6 miles out. Ask locally about Mystic Lake if anything is unclear.