Carver Lake

Carver Lake near 44.9064, -92.9814 is a lake in Washington County, Minnesota. Carver Lake covers about 47.7 acres, reaches a recorded 36 feet and holds about 716 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Carver Lake

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

Fish and Useful Baits at Carver Lake

Fish reported from Carver Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, emerald shiner, golden shiner, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Carver 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 Carver Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Carver 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.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Carver Lake

On a first trip to Carver 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.

When to Fish Carver Lake

Spring at Carver 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 Carver Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.