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Blacksmith Lake

Blacksmith Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Hubbard County.

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Fish species in Blacksmith Lake

Blacksmith Lake near 47.1107, -95.0507 is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Blacksmith Lake covers about 38.5 acres, reaches a recorded 45 feet and holds about 575 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Blacksmith Lake

Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Lake

Fish reported from Blacksmith Lake include brown trout, common shiner, golden shiner, green sunfish, rainbow trout, walleye, and white sucker.

Walleye

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

Salmon and Trout

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Blacksmith Lake

On a first trip to Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Lake

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

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