Cold Lake

Cold Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Cold Lake covers about 14.6 acres and reaches a recorded 17 feet.

What to Expect at Cold Lake

Cold 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 Cold Lake

Fish reported from Cold Lake include northern pike, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

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

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cold Lake

On a first trip to Cold, 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 Cold Lake

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