North Pool is a lake in Chisago County, Minnesota. North Pool covers about 410 acres.
How the Size and Shape of North Pool Affect Fishing
North Pool is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at North Pool
Fish reported from North Pool include black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, common carp, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at North Pool, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at North Pool, 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.
Walleye
For roaming fish at North Pool, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at North Pool, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at North Pool, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at North Pool include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
How the Seasons Change North Pool
Spring at North Pool 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 North Pool can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing North Pool
On a first trip to North Pool, 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 North Pool
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at North Pool, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
North Pool FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 410-acre North Pool?
At North Pool, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Why is no maximum depth listed for North Pool?
A reliable depth number was not found for North Pool, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at North Pool?
Black bullhead is on the fish list for North Pool, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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