Linneman Lake is a lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Linneman Lake covers about 110 acres, reaches a recorded 12 feet and holds about 375 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Linneman Lake
Linneman 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 Linneman Lake
Fish reported from Linneman Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, northern pike, and pumpkinseed.
Crappie and Sunfish
For panfish at Linneman, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Linneman, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Linneman include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Linneman Lake
On a first trip to Linneman, 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 Linneman Lake
Spring at Linneman 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 Linneman 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.