Blind Lake near 46.6501, -93.7489 is a lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Blind Lake covers about 321 acres, reaches a recorded 17 feet and holds about 1,999 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Blind Lake Affect Fishing
Blind 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 Blind Lake
Fish reported from Blind Lake include bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Blind Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Blind Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Blind Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Blind Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Blind Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
How the Seasons Change Blind Lake
Spring at Blind 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 Blind Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Blind Lake
On a first trip to Blind 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 Blind Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Blind Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Blind Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 321-acre Blind Lake?
At Blind 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 17-foot deep end of Blind Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Blind Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 1,999 acre-foot storage figure mean at Blind Lake?
At Blind Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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