Neds Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Neds Lake is listed under Anoka County, Minnesota. The ground around here is mixed forest. It measures about 160 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Roughly 2.4 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. East Bethel lies 2.7 miles from the water. Oak Grove is 5.4 miles away, with Saint Francis at 7.1 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Neds Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Anoka County include bluegill, common carp and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Neds Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 11°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It holds true on Neds Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Mud Lake, 0.7 miles away. Confirm access to Neds Lake locally before you travel.