Grove Lake

Grove Lake near 46.6323, -96.1600 is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Grove Lake covers about 533 acres, reaches a recorded 18 feet and holds about 2,070 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Grove Lake Affect Fishing

Grove Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Grove Lake

Fish reported from Grove Lake include black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change Grove Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Grove Lake

On a first trip to Grove 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 Grove Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Grove Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Grove Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 533-acre Grove Lake?

At Grove 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 18-foot deep end of Grove Lake?

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

What does the 2,070 acre-foot storage figure mean at Grove Lake?

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