Eli Lake is a lake in Big Stone County, Minnesota. Eli Lake covers about 162 acres.
What to Expect at Eli Lake
Eli 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 Eli Lake
Fish reported from Eli Lake include black bullhead and fathead minnow.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Eli, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Eli Lake
On a first trip to Eli, 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 Eli Lake
Spring at Eli 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 Eli 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.