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Briar Lake

Briar Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near St. Louis County.

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Fish species in Briar Lake

Briar Lake near 47.0726, -91.9613 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Briar Lake covers about 79.3 acres.

What to Expect at Briar Lake

Briar 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 Briar Lake

Fish reported from Briar Lake include black bullhead, golden shiner, rainbow trout, and white sucker.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Briar Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Salmon and Trout

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Briar Lake

On a first trip to Briar 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 Briar Lake

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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