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Highlands Lake

Highlands Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Hennepin County.

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Highlands Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Highlands Lake covers about 10.4 acres, reaches a recorded 4.4 feet and holds about 24 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Highlands Lake

Highlands Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Highlands Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Highlands Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Highlands Lake

On a first trip to Highlands, 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 Highlands Lake

Spring at Highlands is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Highlands can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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