Andrew Lake

Andrew Lake near 45.3099, -95.0438 is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Andrew Lake covers about 736 acres, reaches a recorded 26 feet and holds about 12,026 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Andrew Lake Affect Fishing

Andrew Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Andrew Lake

Fish reported from Andrew Lake include banded killifish, bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common carp, fathead minnow, freshwater drum, golden shiner, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, logperch, northern pike, northern redbelly dace, pumpkinseed, shortnose gar, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Andrew Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Andrew Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Andrew Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Andrew Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Andrew Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Andrew Lake include these plans: bounce a jig, worm or crayfish bait along firm bottom for freshwater drum, and work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

How the Seasons Change Andrew Lake

Spring at Andrew Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Andrew Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Andrew Lake

On a first trip to Andrew Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Andrew Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Andrew Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Andrew Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 736-acre Andrew Lake?

At Andrew Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 26-foot deep end of Andrew Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Andrew Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 12,026 acre-foot storage figure mean at Andrew Lake?

At Andrew Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.