Big Slough Lake is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. Big Slough Lake covers about 61.8 acres.
What to Expect at Big Slough Lake
Big Slough 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 Big Slough Lake
Fish reported from Big Slough Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Big Slough Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Big Slough Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and 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.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Big Slough Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Big Slough Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Big Slough Lake
On a first trip to Big Slough 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 Big Slough Lake
Spring at Big Slough 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 Big Slough Lake 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.