Simonson Lake near Fosston: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Simonson Lake falls in Polk County, part of Minnesota. Height above sea level is 1,375 feet. It measures about 107 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 2.0 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is among the larger waters listed here for Polk County. For a base, Fosston sits 8.8 miles out. For a city, Fargo is 63 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Simonson Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Polk County: yellow perch, brown bullhead, white sucker, northern pike and black bullhead. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Simonson Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 3°F in January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It holds true on Simonson Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Eastlund Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Simonson Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.