Pigeon Lake Fishing Guide, Meeker County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Pigeon Lake lies within the bounds of Meeker County, Minnesota. The bank is 1,122 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 26 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The full circuit measures close to 1.3 miles on foot. Most waters listed here for Meeker County are larger. Nearest town is Eden Valley, 4.8 miles off. Paynesville follows at 6 miles, then Richmond at 12 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Pigeon Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. County-wide records name largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike, common carp and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Pigeon Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 10°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It holds true on Pigeon Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, West Lake is 1.4 miles distant. Ask locally about Pigeon Lake if anything is unclear.