Skogland Slough Fishing near Alexandria, Minnesota

• Overview

  Skogland Slough is one of the Douglas County listings for Minnesota. The water sits 1,358 feet up. It measures about 108 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 1.8 miles of margin, front to back. Alexandria at 7 miles is the nearest place to stop. After that come Glenwood at 13 miles and Starbuck at 15 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Skogland Slough

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name largemouth bass, common carp and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Skogland Slough should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 70°F in July and bottom out at 9°F in January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Skogland Slough.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Lake Mary, 0.9 miles out. For Skogland Slough in particular, ask before you travel.