Caribou Lake near 48.0241, -90.5109 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Caribou Lake covers about 246 acres and reaches a recorded 26 feet.
What to Expect at Caribou Lake
Caribou 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 Caribou Lake
Fish reported from Caribou Lake include northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Caribou Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Caribou Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Caribou Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Caribou Lake
On a first trip to Caribou 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 Caribou Lake
Spring at Caribou 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 Caribou 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.