Lake Oscar

Lake Oscar near 45.8295, -95.6041 is a lake in Douglas County, Minnesota. Lake Oscar covers about 958 acres, reaches a recorded 19 feet and holds about 6,582 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Oscar Affect Fishing

Lake Oscar 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 Oscar

Fish reported from Lake Oscar include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Lake Oscar, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Lake Oscar, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change Lake Oscar

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Oscar

On a first trip to Lake Oscar, 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 Oscar

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lake Oscar, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Lake Oscar FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 958-acre Lake Oscar?

At Lake Oscar, 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 19-foot deep end of Lake Oscar?

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

What does the 6,582 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Oscar?

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