Lake Ann near 45.0269, -94.0478 is a lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Lake Ann covers about 375 acres, reaches a recorded 18 feet and holds about 3,790 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Lake Ann Affect Fishing
Lake Ann is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Lake Ann
Fish reported from Lake Ann include bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brook stickleback, brown bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth buffalo, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Lake Ann, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Lake Ann, 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.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Lake Ann, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Lake Ann, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Catfish, Bullheads, and Carp
For bottom fishing at Lake Ann, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and 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 Lake Ann include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
How the Seasons Change Lake Ann
Spring at Lake Ann 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 Lake Ann can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Ann
On a first trip to Lake Ann, 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 Lake Ann
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lake Ann, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Lake Ann FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 375-acre Lake Ann?
At Lake Ann, 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 18-foot deep end of Lake Ann?
Not every trip. A better place at Lake Ann is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 3,790 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Ann?
At Lake Ann, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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