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Eastham Lake

Eastham Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Crow Wing County.

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Fish species in Eastham Lake

Eastham Lake is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Eastham Lake covers about 82.8 acres.

What to Expect at Eastham Lake

Eastham 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 Eastham Lake

Fish reported from Eastham Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Eastham, 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 Eastham, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

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

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Eastham include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Eastham Lake

On a first trip to Eastham, 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 Eastham Lake

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

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