Bell Lake

Bell Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Bell Lake covers about 110 acres.

What to Expect at Bell Lake

Bell 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 Bell Lake

Fish reported from Bell Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, central mudminnow, golden shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Bell, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and 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.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Bell, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bell Lake

On a first trip to Bell, 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 Bell Lake

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