Lake Ida

Lake Ida near 44.9855, -93.9959 is a lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Lake Ida covers about 84.7 acres, reaches a recorded 26 feet and holds about 781 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake Ida

Lake Ida 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 Lake Ida

Fish reported from Lake Ida include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Lake Ida, 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.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Ida

On a first trip to Lake Ida, 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 Lake Ida

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