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Greenwood Lake

Greenwood Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Cook County.

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Fish species in Greenwood Lake

Greenwood Lake near 48.0015, -90.1729 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Greenwood Lake covers about 2,043 acres, reaches a recorded 101 feet and holds about 65,194 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Greenwood Lake Affect Fishing

Greenwood Lake has very deep water, but the deepest hole is not always the best place to fish, so look for baitfish, nearby points and the depth where bites start.

Fish and Baits at Greenwood Lake

Fish reported from Greenwood Lake include brook trout, cisco, creek chub, golden shiner, green sunfish, lake trout, lake whitefish, longnose dace, northern pike, smallmouth bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Greenwood Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

Salmon and Trout

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

Cisco and Lake Whitefish

For other cold-water fish at Greenwood Lake, 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.

How the Seasons Change Greenwood Lake

Spring at Greenwood Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Greenwood Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Greenwood Lake

On a first trip to Greenwood 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 Greenwood Lake

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Greenwood Lake, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for togue.

Greenwood Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 2,043-acre Greenwood Lake?

At Greenwood 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 101-foot deep end of Greenwood Lake?

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

What does the 65,194 acre-foot storage figure mean at Greenwood Lake?

At Greenwood Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Cisco — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Creek Chub — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Trout — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Whitefish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longnose Dace — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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