What is the name of the lake in Inver Grove Heights ...

[olbaidhh]

That is just south of Simley on the northwest corner of Cahill and College Trail?

Anyone Know?

[peterson999]

I think it's un-named. But right behind City Hall? I think it's referred to as City Hall Lake. Are you getting any reports from there?

[olbaidhh]

Nope NOT city hall... that one is named.... this is Due East of there across 52 and Due south of Simley. NW corner of Cahill and College trail

[bobbymalone]

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=19026700

As of a couple years ago, that lake got absolutely pounded in the winter considering its size. I moved away from that area so I don't know if it is still pounded like it was.

I'm not sure why, but the DNR stocks the heck out of it which must be directly responsible for the loads people fishing it.

[bobbymalone]

D'oh... so it's not courthouse...?

I've seen that one but have no idea about it. MN DNR recreation compass doesn't have any data for it.

[olbaidhh]

D'oh... so it's not courthouse...?

I've seen that one but have no idea about it. MN DNR recreation compass doesn't have any data for it.

Yes ... thats why I'm asking... no Local name like courthouse etc?

[SCCO9803]

I lived in IGH for a number of years and ice fished the lakes in town.

-The lake behind the court house was stocked with walleye back in the day and that is why people still ice fish it. There are also crappies in it.

-The lake lake directly off of 52 on the east side (by 70th st) is also fished regularly and has panfish in it. There's a public park there and fishing pier in the summer.

-There is also another lake east of 52 by the Cub foods (on Cahill). This is Simley lake and the city has their summer kids fishing contest at. I know people ice fish it and catch panfish and a few northerns.

Hope this helps!

[Dan Ament]

I know where your talking about and it doesn't have a name. I haven't been down that way for some time. Are people actually fishing that pond?

[olbaidhh]

I lived in IGH for a number of years and ice fished the lakes in town.

-The lake behind the court house was stocked with walleye back in the day and that is why people still ice fish it. There are also crappies in it.

-The lake lake directly off of 52 on the east side (by 70th st) is also fished regularly and has panfish in it. There's a public park there and fishing pier in the summer.

-There is also another lake east of 52 by the Cub foods (on Cahill). This is Simley lake and the city has their summer kids fishing contest at. I know people ice fish it and catch panfish and a few northerns.

Hope this helps!

Thank you ...but I knew all that... trying to find a "locals" name. Not on the DNR map or and Navionics etc.

[olbaidhh]

I know where your talking about and it doesn't have a name. I haven't been down that way for some time. Are people actually fishing that pond?

ahhh ummm NO

[Dan Ament]

You don't have to worry about me. I got plenty of south metro potholes that are productive for all species. You might wanna check with the DNR, they have done a great job of giving out spots to fish. Work with them and it will pay off. I do angler catch surveys for every lake I am at an they really appreciate all the added info for improving our fishing.

[09ultra]

Some of the little ponds are on the dnr website listed by county under the FIN stocking program. Pretty interresting stuff

[nmitchell17]

any advice for where to find that info on the dnr website?

[09ultra]

I just did a FIN in the search engine

[LightningBG]

Is this the pond/lake you speak of?

[SCCO9803]

OK, just put in my two cents.

[olbaidhh]

yes thats it, I did also find out there is NO legal access to this pond, it is all landlocked by private ownership.

[Jospeh]

Does the lake have a name???

[croixflats]

Quote:

ahhh ummm

So thats how its spelled

[olbaidhh]

Does the lake have a name???

Your joking right...

[LightningBG]

yes thats it, I did also find out there is NO legal access to this pond, it is all landlocked by private ownership.

To me it looks like you could get on in the SE corner.

[fisherman-andy]

[olbaidhh]

Most definately can't get in on the park side... and the SE corner is owned as well. Call the county... these maps are not entirely accurate. The lines should line up... the little sliver in the SE corner is incorrect. Its supposed to line up with the property that is owned on the whole east side and NE of the lake. You can see how it would flow...

[Jospeh]

Are you kidding me??? What. Does the lake have a Name, Simple question! Olbaid Are you kidding me?

[olbaidhh]

Are you kidding me??? What. Does the lake have a Name, Simple question! Olbaid Are you kidding me?

You must not have read the whole post... There is NO name. Everyone chimed in on what they thought was the name... but where wrong. I had to spell it out a dozen times that is WAS NOT Simley or City Hall lakes.

Read the post .... then you'll understand why I thought you were either ignorant or joking. ... obviously the former.

[Michael Endres]

I've ice fished it a few times, this year actually. It's unnamed crappies and northerns, it's true it's private land but I've never had any trouble, guys in the buildings parking lot always waved to me.