Elkhorn Lake

Elkhorn Lake near 45.2113, -94.9436 is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Elkhorn Lake covers about 79 acres, reaches a recorded 40 feet and holds about 1,331 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Elkhorn Lake

Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Lake

Fish reported from Elkhorn Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brook stickleback, brown bullhead, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, shortnose gar, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Elkhorn 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.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Elkhorn 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.

Other Reported Fish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Elkhorn Lake

On a first trip to Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn Lake

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