Four Town Lake

Four Town Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Four Town Lake covers about 277 acres, reaches a recorded 4 feet and holds about 654 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Four Town Lake Affect Fishing

Four Town Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Baits at Four Town Lake

A reliable current fish list was not found for Four Town Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

How the Seasons Change Four Town Lake

Spring at Four Town is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Four Town can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Four Town Lake

On a first trip to Four Town, 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 Four Town Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Four Town, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Four Town Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 277-acre Four Town Lake?

At Four Town, 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 4-foot deep end of Four Town Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Four Town is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 654 acre-foot storage figure mean at Four Town Lake?

At Four Town, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.