Gander Lake

Gander Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Gander Lake covers about 117 acres, reaches a recorded 5 feet and holds about 273 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Gander Lake

Gander 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 Useful Baits at Gander Lake

Fish reported from Gander Lake include blacknose shiner, common shiner, golden shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Gander, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gander Lake

On a first trip to Gander, 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 Gander Lake

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