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Maxim Lake

Maxim Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Wright County.

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Fish species in Maxim Lake

Maxim Lake is a lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Maxim Lake covers about 45.8 acres, reaches a recorded 18 feet and holds about 313 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Maxim Lake

Maxim 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 Maxim Lake

Fish reported from Maxim Lake include black bullhead and brown bullhead.

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Maxim Lake

On a first trip to Maxim, 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 Maxim Lake

Spring at Maxim 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 Maxim 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.

  • Brown 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.

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