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Finger Lake

Finger Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near St. Louis County.

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Fish species in Finger Lake

Finger Lake near 48.2941, -92.1693 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Finger Lake covers about 272 acres.

How the Size and Shape of Finger Lake Affect Fishing

Finger Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Finger Lake

Fish reported from Finger Lake include cisco, northern pike, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, walleye, and white sucker.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Rock Bass

At Finger Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Finger Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

How the Seasons Change Finger Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Finger Lake

On a first trip to Finger 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.

Useful Tackle for Finger Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Finger Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Finger Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 272-acre Finger Lake?

At Finger Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Finger Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Finger Lake, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Finger Lake?

Cisco is on the fish list for Finger Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Cisco — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rock Bass — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Shorthead Redhorse — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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