Little Kandiyohi Lake

Little Kandiyohi Lake near 45.0654, -94.9111 is a lake in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. Little Kandiyohi Lake covers about 700 acres, reaches a recorded 6 feet and holds about 2,831 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Little Kandiyohi Lake Affect Fishing

Little Kandiyohi 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 Baits at Little Kandiyohi Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change Little Kandiyohi Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Little Kandiyohi Lake

On a first trip to Little Kandiyohi 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.

Useful Tackle for Little Kandiyohi Lake

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

Little Kandiyohi Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 700-acre Little Kandiyohi Lake?

At Little Kandiyohi Lake, 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 6-foot deep end of Little Kandiyohi Lake?

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

What does the 2,831 acre-foot storage figure mean at Little Kandiyohi Lake?

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