Cruiser Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Cruiser Lake covers about 117 acres, reaches a recorded 91 feet and holds about 5,024 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Cruiser Lake
Cruiser 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 Cruiser Lake
Fish reported from Cruiser Lake include lake trout, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Cruiser, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Salmon and Trout
For cold-water fish at Cruiser, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Cruiser Lake
On a first trip to Cruiser, 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 Cruiser Lake
Spring at Cruiser is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Cruiser 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.