Ham Lake near 48.0670, -90.8075 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Ham Lake covers about 119 acres.
What to Expect at Ham Lake
Ham 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 Ham Lake
Fish reported from Ham Lake include northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Ham Lake, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Ham Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Ham Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Ham Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Ham Lake
On a first trip to Ham 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 Ham Lake
Spring at Ham 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 Ham Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.