Severson Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Blue Earth County, Minnesota, is where Severson Lake sits. It sits at 997 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 127 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Around 2.3 miles of margin, front to back. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Mapleton sits 8.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Rochester, 66 miles distant. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Severson Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Blue Earth County records list common carp, bluegill, yellow perch and black bullhead among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Severson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 12°F in January up to 72°F in July. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about early December in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Severson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Buffalo Lake is 6.4 miles off. Nothing on Severson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.