Lake Olson

Lake Olson is a lake in Washington County, Minnesota. Lake Olson covers about 87.4 acres, reaches a recorded 14 feet and holds about 654 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lake Olson

Lake Olson 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 Olson

Fish reported from Lake Olson include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, spotfin shiner, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Lake Olson, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Olson

On a first trip to Lake Olson, 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 Olson

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