Chase Lake

Chase Lake near 47.3664, -93.7405 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Chase Lake covers about 211 acres, reaches a recorded 94 feet and holds about 7,656 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Chase Lake

Chase 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 Chase Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Chase Lake, 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.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Chase Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Chase Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Chase Lake

On a first trip to Chase 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 Chase Lake

Spring at Chase Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Chase Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.