Dode Lake

Dode Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Dode Lake covers about 88 acres.

What to Expect at Dode Lake

Dode 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 Dode Lake

Fish reported from Dode Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Dode, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and 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.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dode Lake

On a first trip to Dode, 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 Dode Lake

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