Wing Lake Fishing in Hennepin County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Wing Lake is a Hennepin County water, in Minnesota. Elevation runs to 945 feet. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Nearest place of any size is Minnetonka, 1.5 miles away. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 12 miles distant. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Wing Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Hennepin County include bluegill, common carp and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Wing Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 12°F in January up to 73°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around early December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wing Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lake Rose is 0.4 miles off. Check the position at Wing Lake before loading the car.