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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.