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Dry Lake

Dry Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near St. Louis County.

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Fish species in Dry Lake

Dry Lake near 47.9590, -91.8717 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Dry Lake covers about 82 acres, reaches a recorded 44 feet and holds about 2,033 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Dry Lake

Dry 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 Dry Lake

Fish reported from Dry Lake include bluegill, brook trout, brown trout, cisco, rainbow trout, and white sucker.

Sunfish

For panfish at Dry Lake, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill.

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Dry Lake, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Dry Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dry Lake

On a first trip to Dry Lake, 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 Dry Lake

Spring at Dry Lake 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 Dry Lake 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.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — 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 Trout — 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.

  • Cisco — 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.

  • Steelhead — 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.

  • White Sucker — 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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