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Flame Lake

Flame Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Cook County.

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Fish species in Flame Lake

Flame Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Flame Lake covers about 51.2 acres.

What to Expect at Flame Lake

Flame 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 Flame Lake

Fish reported from Flame Lake include northern pike, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

For panfish at Flame, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Flame Lake

On a first trip to Flame, 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 Flame Lake

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

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