Clinker Lake

Clinker Lake is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Clinker Lake covers about 80.7 acres and reaches a recorded 35 feet.

What to Expect at Clinker Lake

Clinker 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 Clinker Lake

Fish reported from Clinker Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Clinker, 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 Clinker, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

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

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Clinker include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

Rock Bass

At Clinker, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Clinker Lake

On a first trip to Clinker, 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 Clinker Lake

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