Powers Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Hennepin County entry here is Powers Lake, in Minnesota. It lies 843 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. Champlin sits 2.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Then Anoka, 3.7 miles, and Osseo, 3.7 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Powers Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Hennepin County include bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and black crappie. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Powers Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 12°F to 72°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. Average temperatures cross freezing around early April in spring and again near late November in autumn. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Powers Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. There are toilets half a mile off. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Goose Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Powers Lake is worth confirming on the day.