Lake McKusick is a lake in Washington County, Minnesota. Lake McKusick covers about 48.7 acres.
What to Expect at Lake McKusick
Lake McKusick 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 Lake McKusick
Fish reported from Lake McKusick include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, golden shiner, green sunfish, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at McKusick, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at McKusick, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake McKusick
On a first trip to McKusick, 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 Lake McKusick
Spring at McKusick 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 McKusick 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.