August Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. August Lake covers about 229 acres, reaches a recorded 19 feet and holds about 1,700 acre-feet.
What to Expect at August Lake
August 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 August Lake
Fish reported from August Lake include blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, burbot, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at August, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at August, 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 August, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at August, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Rock Bass
At August, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Burbot
For other cold-water fish at August, fish a glow jig or natural bait close to bottom after dark for burbot.
A Simple Fishing Plan for August Lake
On a first trip to August, 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 August Lake
Spring at August 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 August 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.