Iron Lake near 48.0661, -90.6060 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Iron Lake covers about 125 acres, reaches a recorded 19 feet and holds about 927 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Iron Lake
Iron 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 Iron Lake
Fish reported from Iron Lake include bluegill, central mudminnow, golden shiner, green sunfish, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Iron Lake, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Iron Lake, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Iron Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Iron Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Rock Bass
At Iron Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Iron Lake
On a first trip to Iron 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 Iron Lake
Spring at Iron 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 Iron 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.