Floodwood Lake near 47.1630, -93.0536 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Floodwood Lake covers about 314 acres.
How the Size and Shape of Floodwood Lake Affect Fishing
Floodwood 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 Floodwood Lake
Fish reported from Floodwood Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Floodwood Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Floodwood 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 Floodwood Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Floodwood Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Floodwood Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Floodwood Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Floodwood Lake
Spring at Floodwood 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 Floodwood Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Floodwood Lake
On a first trip to Floodwood 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 Floodwood Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Floodwood Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Floodwood Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 314-acre Floodwood Lake?
At Floodwood 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 Floodwood Lake?
A reliable depth number was not found for Floodwood Lake, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Floodwood Lake?
Black bullhead is on the fish list for Floodwood Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.