Gunderson Lake

Gunderson Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Gunderson Lake covers about 183 acres and reaches a recorded 41 feet.

What to Expect at Gunderson Lake

Gunderson 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 Gunderson Lake

Fish reported from Gunderson Lake include banded killifish, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gunderson Lake

On a first trip to Gunderson, 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 Gunderson Lake

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