Grunard Lake

Grunard Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Grunard Lake covers about 121 acres and reaches a recorded 37 feet.

What to Expect at Grunard Lake

Grunard 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 Grunard Lake

Fish reported from Grunard Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Grunard, 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 Grunard, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Grunard, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Grunard Lake

On a first trip to Grunard, 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 Grunard Lake

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