East Lake near 47.6757, -93.8530 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. East Lake covers about 111 acres and reaches a recorded 30 feet.
What to Expect at East Lake
East 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 East Lake
Fish reported from East Lake include black crappie, bluegill, golden shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at East Lake, 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.
Walleye
For roaming fish at East Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at East Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for East Lake
On a first trip to East 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 East Lake
Spring at East 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 East Lake 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.