Bower Trout Lake

Bower Trout Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Bower Trout Lake covers about 133 acres and reaches a recorded 6 feet.

What to Expect at Bower Trout Lake

Bower Trout Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bower Trout Lake

Fish reported from Bower Trout Lake include bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Bower Trout, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Bower Trout, 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.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bower Trout Lake

On a first trip to Bower Trout, 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 Bower Trout Lake

Spring at Bower Trout is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Bower Trout can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.