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Ramshead Lake

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

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Fish species in Ramshead Lake

Ramshead Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Ramshead Lake covers about 553 acres.

How the Size and Shape of Ramshead Lake Affect Fishing

Ramshead Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Ramshead Lake

Fish reported from Ramshead Lake include golden shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Ramshead, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Ramshead, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Ramshead, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

How the Seasons Change Ramshead Lake

Spring at Ramshead 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 Ramshead can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Ramshead Lake

On a first trip to Ramshead, 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 Ramshead Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Ramshead, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Ramshead Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 553-acre Ramshead Lake?

At Ramshead, 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 Ramshead Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Ramshead, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Ramshead Lake?

Golden shiner is on the fish list for Ramshead, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.

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.

  • Golden Shiner — 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.

  • Northern Pike — 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.

  • Pumpkinseed — 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.

  • Walleye — 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.

  • Yellow Perch — 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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