Highland Lake

Highland Lake near 47.5680, -93.5194 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Highland Lake covers about 105 acres, reaches a recorded 38 feet and holds about 1,292 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Highland Lake

Highland 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 Highland Lake

Fish reported from Highland Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, cisco, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Highland 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 Highland Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

At Highland Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Highland Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Highland Lake

On a first trip to Highland 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 Highland Lake

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