Rogers Lake near Ramsey: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Rogers Lake in Anoka County, Minnesota. It stands 869 feet above sea level. At about 43 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Ramsey lies 4 miles from the water. After that come Oak Grove at 4.2 miles and Nowthen at 4.4 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Rogers Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Anoka County cover bluegill, common carp, black crappie, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Rogers Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 11°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. At Rogers Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Benjamin Lake at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Rogers Lake before loading the car.