Grand Lake near 46.8755, -92.4036 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Grand Lake covers about 1,659 acres, reaches a recorded 24 feet and holds about 11,166 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Grand Lake Affect Fishing
Grand Lake is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.
Fish and Baits at Grand Lake
Fish reported from Grand Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, logperch, mottled sculpin, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Grand Lake, 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 Grand Lake, 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 Grand Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Grand Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Grand Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Grand Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Grand Lake
Spring at Grand Lake 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 Grand Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Grand Lake
On a first trip to Grand Lake, 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 Grand Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Grand Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Grand Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 1,659-acre Grand Lake?
At Grand Lake, 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 24-foot deep end of Grand Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Grand Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 11,166 acre-foot storage figure mean at Grand Lake?
At Grand Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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