Little John Lake near 48.0582, -90.0533 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Little John Lake covers about 39.5 acres.
What to Expect at Little John Lake
Little John Lake 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 Little John Lake
Fish reported from Little John Lake include northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Little John Lake, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Little John Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Little John Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Little John Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Little John Lake
On a first trip to Little John Lake, 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 Little John Lake
Spring at Little John Lake 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 Little John Lake 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.