Gilmore Lake

Gilmore Lake is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Gilmore Lake covers about 93.2 acres, reaches a recorded 54 feet and holds about 1,929 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Gilmore Lake

Gilmore 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 Gilmore Lake

Fish reported from Gilmore Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Gilmore, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Gilmore, 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 Gilmore, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Gilmore, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

At Gilmore, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gilmore Lake

On a first trip to Gilmore, 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 Gilmore Lake

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