The Treasure that is Rush Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota!

With spring arriving at a gallop, fisherpeople are swarming to enjoy the yearly panfish shore fishing extravaganza!  Every year the crappies and sunnies spawn in the north end of West Rush Lake, creating almost as many fisherpeople as fish!  Local businessman, Dennis Frandsen, donated the acreage to create the Frandsen County Park at the north end of West Rush Lake.  With fishing piers, great parking, trails, picnic shelter and soon to be horse shoe pits, this spot has seen increases yearly for recreational use by not only locals, but a steady influx of metro patrons looking for a close (within and hour) trip to the country.  Both East and West Rush Lake have public boating accesses, complete with docks for launching boats.  Parking can be somewhat of an issue on a sunny day, with limited availability pushing trucks and trailers onto the County roads adjoining them.  Best to be extremely early if you want a spot, remember, fisherpeople think 5:30 a.m. is late!  Of the two lakes, West Rush Lake has more structure, islands and incoming streams and water sources.  With it's varied shoreline, it is the more popular of the two adjoined lakes for a days pontoon journey.  East Rush Lake commands the early morning muskie attention, with fish close to the state record being caught and released.  Both lakes have plentiful muskie, tiger muskie,  bass, walleye, northern, crappies, sunnies, and my personal favorite, sheephead!  If you are looking for a wonderful days excursion, try either East or West Rush Lake during the week, when traffic is minimal, and the pace lazy.  Local Rush Point Store carries a fine selection of bait and tackle, coffee and snacks to bring out for your day, and can give you the up to date on where to go!