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Cow Horn Lake

Cow Horn Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Itasca County.

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Cow Horn Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Cow Horn Lake covers about 243 acres and reaches a recorded 3 feet.

What to Expect at Cow Horn Lake

Cow Horn Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Cow Horn Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Cow Horn Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cow Horn Lake

On a first trip to Cow Horn, 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 Cow Horn Lake

Spring at Cow Horn is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Cow Horn can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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