Fishing Peavey Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Within Hennepin County, Minnesota, you have Peavey Lake. The bank is 912 feet above sea level. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Hennepin County are larger. Wayzata at 1.6 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 13 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Peavey Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Hennepin County include bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Peavey Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 12°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The lid tends to go about early April and return around early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Peavey Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. The water borders Ferndale Marsh, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Tanager Lake, 1.3 miles away. For Peavey Lake in particular, ask before you travel.