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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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.