Dark Lake

Dark Lake near 47.9562, -94.0945 is a lake in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Dark Lake covers about 117 acres, reaches a recorded 50 feet and holds about 1,358 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Dark Lake

Dark 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 Dark Lake

Fish reported from Dark Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Dark Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Dark Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dark Lake

On a first trip to Dark 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 Dark Lake

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