Fish Lake near 46.1319, -95.4043 is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Fish Lake covers about 489 acres, reaches a recorded 17 feet and holds about 2,889 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Fish Lake Affect Fishing
Fish 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 Fish Lake
Fish reported from Fish Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Fish Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Fish 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 Fish Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Fish Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Fish Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
How the Seasons Change Fish Lake
Spring at Fish 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 Fish Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Fish Lake
On a first trip to Fish 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 Fish Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Fish Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Fish Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 489-acre Fish Lake?
At Fish Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 17-foot deep end of Fish Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Fish Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 2,889 acre-foot storage figure mean at Fish Lake?
At Fish Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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