Nash Lake in Scott County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Nash Lake sits within Scott County in Minnesota. The water sits 932 feet up. The water covers some 50 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 1.5 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Minnesota listings. You are 6.3 miles from Elko New Market. It is 29 miles to Minneapolis, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Nash Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Scott County include bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed and common carp. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Nash Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 11°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Nash Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Lennon Lake is 2.4 miles distant. For Nash Lake in particular, ask before you travel.