Fishing Rush Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Rush Lake lies in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The surroundings are rolling bush. With some 53 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The whole outline is near 1.5 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. New Brighton sits 1.1 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Mounds View lies 1.9 miles off, Shoreview another 2.2 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Rush Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Ramsey County list bluegill, common carp, black crappie and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Rush Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 13°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rush Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a launch about 0.9 miles from the bank. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Public data records a pier about 0.9 miles out. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Long Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Rush Lake if anything is unclear.