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Gorder Lake

Gorder Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Stevens County.

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Gorder Lake is a lake in Stevens County, Minnesota. Gorder Lake covers about 488 acres and reaches a recorded 4 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Gorder Lake Affect Fishing

Gorder 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 Gorder Lake

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

How the Seasons Change Gorder Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Gorder Lake

On a first trip to Gorder, 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 Gorder Lake

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

Gorder Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 488-acre Gorder Lake?

At Gorder, 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 Gorder Lake?

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

Why is no target fish named for Gorder Lake?

A reliable current fish list was not found for Gorder, so naming a species would be a guess.

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