Crab Lake

Crab Lake near 48.0831, -90.6345 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Crab Lake covers about 77.6 acres.

What to Expect at Crab Lake

Crab 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 Crab Lake

Fish reported from Crab Lake include blacknose shiner, bluegill, cisco, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Crab Lake, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Crab Lake, 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 Crab Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Rock Bass

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

Cisco

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Crab Lake

On a first trip to Crab 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 Crab Lake

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