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Lady Slipper Lake

Lady Slipper Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lyon County.

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Fish species in Lady Slipper Lake

Lady Slipper Lake is a lake in Lyon County, Minnesota. Lady Slipper Lake covers about 284 acres, reaches a recorded 9 feet and holds about 1,342 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lady Slipper Lake Affect Fishing

Lady Slipper Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Baits at Lady Slipper Lake

Fish reported from Lady Slipper Lake include black bullhead, bluegill, common carp, fathead minnow, green sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Lady Slipper, 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 Lady Slipper, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Lady Slipper, 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.

How the Seasons Change Lady Slipper Lake

Spring at Lady Slipper is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Lady Slipper can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lady Slipper Lake

On a first trip to Lady Slipper, 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.

Useful Tackle for Lady Slipper Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lady Slipper, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Lady Slipper Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 284-acre Lady Slipper Lake?

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

Should anglers fish the 9-foot deep end of Lady Slipper Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Lady Slipper is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 1,342 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lady Slipper Lake?

At Lady Slipper, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Bullhead — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Fathead Minnow — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Orangespotted Sunfish — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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