Artlip Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Artlip Lake covers about 60 acres.
What to Expect at Artlip Lake
Artlip 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 Artlip Lake
Fish reported from Artlip Lake include smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Artlip, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Artlip, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Artlip, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Artlip Lake
On a first trip to Artlip, 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 Artlip Lake
Spring at Artlip 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 Artlip 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.