Krans Lake

Krans Lake is a lake in Isanti County, Minnesota. Krans Lake covers about 34.7 acres.

What to Expect at Krans Lake

Krans 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 Krans Lake

Fish reported from Krans Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bowfin, brassy minnow, brook stickleback, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common carp, emerald shiner, fathead minnow, golden shiner, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern redbelly dace, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Krans Lake

On a first trip to Krans, 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 Krans Lake

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