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Eli Lake

Eli Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Big Stone County.

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Fish species in Eli Lake

Eli Lake is a lake in Big Stone County, Minnesota. Eli Lake covers about 162 acres.

What to Expect at Eli Lake

Eli 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 Eli Lake

Fish reported from Eli Lake include black bullhead and fathead minnow.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Eli, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Eli Lake

On a first trip to Eli, 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 Eli Lake

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Fathead Minnow — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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