Church Lake near 47.3012, -95.7950 is a lake in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. Church Lake covers about 173 acres.
What to Expect at Church Lake
Church 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 Church Lake
Fish reported from Church Lake include bluegill, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Church Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Church Lake, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Church Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Church Lake
On a first trip to Church 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 Church Lake
Spring at Church 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 Church 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.