Elk Lake

Elk Lake near 45.8671, -95.8047 is a lake in Grant County, Minnesota. Elk Lake covers about 207 acres, reaches a recorded 28 feet and holds about 2,634 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Elk Lake

Elk 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 Elk Lake

Fish reported from Elk Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, spottail shiner, walleye, white crappie, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Elk Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Elk Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Elk Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Elk Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Elk Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Elk Lake

On a first trip to Elk 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 Elk Lake

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