Gneiss Lake

Gneiss Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Gneiss Lake covers about 60.6 acres.

What to Expect at Gneiss Lake

Gneiss 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 Gneiss Lake

Fish reported from Gneiss Lake include cisco, common shiner, lake trout, lake whitefish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Gneiss, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Gneiss, 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.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Gneiss, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

Cisco and Lake Whitefish

For other cold-water fish at Gneiss, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling, and keep a small jig or natural bait near clean bottom for lake whitefish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gneiss Lake

On a first trip to Gneiss, 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 Gneiss Lake

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