Holt Lake

Holt Lake near 46.2561, -93.8366 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Holt Lake covers about 164 acres and reaches a recorded 29 feet.

What to Expect at Holt Lake

Holt 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 Holt Lake

Fish reported from Holt Lake include black crappie, blackchin shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Holt 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 Holt Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Holt Lake

On a first trip to Holt 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 Holt Lake

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