Libbs Lake is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Libbs Lake covers about 22.4 acres and reaches a recorded 8 feet.
What to Expect at Libbs Lake
Libbs Lake 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 Useful Baits at Libbs Lake
Fish reported from Libbs Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, common carp, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, white crappie, and yellow bullhead.
Bass
For bass at Libbs, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Libbs, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Libbs, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Libbs, 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 Libbs include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Libbs Lake
On a first trip to Libbs, 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 Libbs Lake
Spring at Libbs 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 Libbs can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.