Little Smith Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Little Smith Lake covers about 39.6 acres and reaches a recorded 35 feet.
What to Expect at Little Smith Lake
Little Smith 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 Smith Lake
Fish reported from Little Smith Lake include black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, and yellow perch.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Little Smith, 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.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Little Smith, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Little Smith Lake
On a first trip to Little Smith, 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 Smith Lake
Spring at Little Smith 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 Smith 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.