Fishing at Renneberg Lake, Le Sueur County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Le Sueur County, Renneberg Lake is a Minnesota water. It stands 991 feet above sea level. Roughly 149 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. New Prague is the closest town at 5.9 miles. For a city, Minneapolis is 39 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Renneberg Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. 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. Across Le Sueur County, recorded fish include common carp, bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Renneberg Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 11°F in January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about late November in an average year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Renneberg Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Tietz Lake is 2.3 miles distant. The position on Renneberg Lake is worth confirming on the day.