High Island Lake

High Island Lake near 44.6683, -94.2113 is a lake in Sibley County, Minnesota. High Island Lake covers about 1,340 acres and reaches a recorded 6.5 feet.

How the Size and Shape of High Island Lake Affect Fishing

High Island 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 Baits at High Island Lake

Fish reported from High Island Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at High Island Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at High Island Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change High Island Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing High Island Lake

On a first trip to High Island 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.

Useful Tackle for High Island Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at High Island Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

High Island Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,340-acre High Island Lake?

At High Island Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 6.5-foot deep end of High Island Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at High Island Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at High Island Lake?

Black crappie is on the fish list for High Island Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.