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Calico Lake

Calico Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Calico Lake

Calico Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Calico Lake covers about 11.8 acres.

What to Expect at Calico Lake

Calico 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 Calico Lake

Fish reported from Calico Lake include green sunfish, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Calico, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Calico Lake

On a first trip to Calico, 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 Calico Lake

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

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