Grave Lake

Grave Lake near 46.3405, -93.9917 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Grave Lake covers about 169 acres and reaches a recorded 13 feet.

What to Expect at Grave Lake

Grave 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 Grave Lake

Fish reported from Grave Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, common carp, creek chub, golden shiner, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, shorthead redhorse, spottail shiner, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Grave Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Grave Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Grave Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Grave Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Grave Lake

On a first trip to Grave 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.

When to Fish Grave Lake

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