Frear Lake

Frear Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Frear Lake covers about 317 acres.

How the Size and Shape of Frear Lake Affect Fishing

Frear 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 Frear Lake

Fish reported from Frear Lake include blacknose shiner, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

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

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change Frear Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Frear Lake

On a first trip to Frear, 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 Frear Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Frear, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Frear Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 317-acre Frear Lake?

At Frear, 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 Frear Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Frear, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Frear Lake?

Blacknose shiner is on the fish list for Frear, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.