Keene Lake is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. Keene Lake covers about 9.22 acres.
What to Expect at Keene Lake
Keene 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 Keene Lake
Fish reported from Keene Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, white sucker, and yellow bullhead.
Bass
For bass at Keene, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Keene, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Keene, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Keene, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Keene Lake
On a first trip to Keene, 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 Keene Lake
Spring at Keene 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 Keene can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.