Hidden Lake near 45.9926, -95.3495 is a lake in Douglas County, Minnesota. Hidden Lake covers about 13.9 acres.
What to Expect at Hidden Lake
Hidden 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 Hidden Lake
Fish reported from Hidden Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, common carp, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow bullhead.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Hidden 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.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Hidden Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Hidden Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Hidden Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Hidden Lake
On a first trip to Hidden 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 Hidden Lake
Spring at Hidden 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 Hidden 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.