Fawn Lake near 46.5360, -94.3228 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Fawn Lake covers about 64.4 acres, reaches a recorded 40 feet and holds about 656 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Fawn Lake
Fawn 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 Fawn Lake
Fish reported from Fawn Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, cisco, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Fawn Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Fawn Lake, 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.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Fawn Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Fawn Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Fawn Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Fawn Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at Fawn Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Fawn Lake
On a first trip to Fawn 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 Fawn Lake
Spring at Fawn 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 Fawn Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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