Blueberry Lake near 46.7871, -95.0848 is a lake in Wadena County, Minnesota. Blueberry Lake covers about 533 acres, reaches a recorded 15 feet and holds about 3,630 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Blueberry Lake Affect Fishing
Blueberry Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Blueberry Lake
Fish reported from Blueberry Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common carp, common shiner, creek chub, golden shiner, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, logperch, muskellunge, northern pike, pumpkinseed, river redhorse, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Blueberry Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Blueberry Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Blueberry Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Muskellunge and Pike
For large predators at Blueberry Lake, throw a bucktail, jerkbait or large rubber lure along points and weed edges for muskellunge, and cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Blueberry Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Blueberry Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Rock Bass
At Blueberry Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Blueberry Lake
Spring at Blueberry 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 Blueberry Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Blueberry Lake
On a first trip to Blueberry 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.
Useful Tackle for Blueberry Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Blueberry Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for pike or muskellunge.
Blueberry Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 533-acre Blueberry Lake?
At Blueberry Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 15-foot deep end of Blueberry Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Blueberry Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 3,630 acre-foot storage figure mean at Blueberry Lake?
At Blueberry Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.