Lost Lake

Lost Lake near 47.6902, -93.4040 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Lost Lake covers about 88.6 acres, reaches a recorded 28 feet and holds about 1,191 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Lost Lake

Lost 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 Lost Lake

Fish reported from Lost Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Lost Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lost Lake

On a first trip to Lost 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 Lost Lake

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