Headquarters Lake

Headquarters Lake near 46.4105, -92.4778 is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. Headquarters Lake covers about 16.4 acres and reaches a recorded 7 feet.

What to Expect at Headquarters Lake

Headquarters Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Headquarters Lake

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Headquarters Lake, 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.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Headquarters Lake

On a first trip to Headquarters 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 Headquarters Lake

Spring at Headquarters Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Headquarters Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.