First Lake

First Lake near 47.5187, -95.4572 is a lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota. First Lake covers about 69.1 acres and reaches a recorded 36 feet.

What to Expect at First Lake

First 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 First Lake

Fish reported from First Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at First Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for First Lake

On a first trip to First 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 First Lake

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