Kelly Lake near 47.6603, -93.3827 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Kelly Lake covers about 70.5 acres and reaches a recorded 39 feet.
What to Expect at Kelly Lake
Kelly 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 Kelly Lake
Fish reported from Kelly Lake include black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Kelly 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 Kelly Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Rock Bass
At Kelly Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Kelly Lake
On a first trip to Kelly 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 Kelly Lake
Spring at Kelly 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 Kelly 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.