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Drietz Lake

Drietz Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lincoln County.

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Fish species in Drietz Lake

Drietz Lake is a lake in Lincoln County, Minnesota. Drietz Lake covers about 72.3 acres.

What to Expect at Drietz Lake

Drietz 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 Drietz Lake

Fish reported from Drietz Lake include black bullhead, fathead minnow, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

For panfish at Drietz, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Drietz Lake

On a first trip to Drietz, 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 Drietz Lake

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

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