Lake Flaherty

Lake Flaherty is a lake in Jackson County, Minnesota. Lake Flaherty covers about 457 acres, reaches a recorded 6.2 feet and holds about 1,812 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Flaherty Affect Fishing

Lake Flaherty 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 Lake Flaherty

A reliable current fish list was not found for Lake Flaherty, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

How the Seasons Change Lake Flaherty

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Flaherty

On a first trip to Flaherty, 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 Flaherty

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Flaherty, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Lake Flaherty FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 457-acre Lake Flaherty?

At Flaherty, 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 6.2-foot deep end of Lake Flaherty?

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

What does the 1,812 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Flaherty?

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