Eddy Lake near 46.4799, -95.9354 is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Eddy Lake covers about 141 acres and reaches a recorded 34 feet.
What to Expect at Eddy Lake
Eddy 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 Eddy Lake
Fish reported from Eddy Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Eddy Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Eddy Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Eddy Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Eddy Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Eddy Lake
On a first trip to Eddy 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 Eddy Lake
Spring at Eddy 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 Eddy 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.