Heart Lake near 47.2579, -95.3049 is a reservoir in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Heart Lake covers about 224 acres and reaches a recorded 55 feet.
What to Expect at Heart Lake
Heart Lake has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.
Fish and Useful Baits at Heart Lake
Fish reported from Heart Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Heart Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Heart 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 Heart Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Heart Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Heart Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Heart Lake
On a first trip to Heart Lake, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.
When to Fish Heart Lake
Spring around Heart 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 around Heart Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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