Lac Qui Parle Reservoir

Lac Qui Parle Reservoir is a reservoir in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. Lac Qui Parle Reservoir covers about 8,500 acres and holds about 29,700 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lac Qui Parle Reservoir Affect Fishing

Lac Qui Parle Reservoir was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Baits at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir

Fish reported from Lac Qui Parle Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

How the Seasons Change Lac Qui Parle Reservoir

Spring around Lac Qui Parle Reservoir 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 around Lac Qui Parle Reservoir can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lac Qui Parle Reservoir

On a first trip to Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Lac Qui Parle Reservoir

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Lac Qui Parle Reservoir FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 8,500-acre Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?

At Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?

A reliable depth number was not found for Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

What does the 29,700 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lac Qui Parle Reservoir?

At Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.