Fishing at Thole Lake, Scott County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Thole Lake is listed under Scott County, Minnesota. It lies 928 feet above sea level. With some 91 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. It lies lower than most water we list in Minnesota. Shakopee sits 4 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 21 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Thole Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Scott County include bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Thole Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 11°F in January up to 72°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That shapes the year on Thole Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is O'Dowd Lake, 0.9 miles out. Nothing on Thole Lake should be assumed from this page alone.