Spurzem Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Spurzem Lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The water sits 942 feet up. Around 73 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.4 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Minnesota listings. Medina at 1.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. Minneapolis sits 18 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Spurzem 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. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Hennepin County records list bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Spurzem Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 11°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Spurzem Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Halfmoon Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Signs at Spurzem Lake carry more weight than any list.