Wakefield Lake Fishing in Ramsey County, Minnesota

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Wakefield Lake belongs to Ramsey County. The bank gives way to mixed forest. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. North Saint Paul sits 2.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Little Canada at 3.4 miles and Maplewood at 3.5 miles. Round about: Frost Lake at about 0.4 miles, Lake Phalen at 1 mile, Round Lake at about 1.3 miles, Keller Lake at 1.6 miles and Markham Pond at about 2.1 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Wakefield Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Ramsey County include bluegill, common carp and black crappie. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Wakefield Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 74°F and January about 13°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Wakefield Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. There is a pier recorded roughly 160 yards away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Frost Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Wakefield Lake in particular, ask before you travel.