Loon Lake

Loon Lake near 47.3479, -93.6618 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Loon Lake covers about 63.9 acres.

What to Expect at Loon Lake

Loon 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 Loon Lake

Fish reported from Loon Lake include black crappie, bluegill, cisco, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Loon Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Loon Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Rock Bass

At Loon Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Loon Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Loon Lake

On a first trip to Loon 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 Loon Lake

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