Bustic Lake

Bustic Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Bustic Lake covers about 84 acres and reaches a recorded 35 feet.

What to Expect at Bustic Lake

Bustic 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 Bustic Lake

Fish reported from Bustic Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Bustic, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Bustic, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and 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.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bustic Lake

On a first trip to Bustic, 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 Bustic Lake

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