Lake Maud is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Lake Maud covers about 511 acres, reaches a recorded 30 feet and holds about 6,863 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Lake Maud Affect Fishing
Lake Maud 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 Maud
Fish reported from Lake Maud include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, cisco, common carp, fathead minnow, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, least darter, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Maud, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Maud, 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 Maud, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Maud, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Maud, 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 Maud include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Rock Bass
At Maud, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at Maud, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
How the Seasons Change Lake Maud
Spring at Maud 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 Maud can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Maud
On a first trip to Maud, 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 Maud
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Maud, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Lake Maud FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 511-acre Lake Maud?
At Maud, 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 30-foot deep end of Lake Maud?
Not every trip. A better place at Maud is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 6,863 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Maud?
At Maud, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.