Lost Lake near 47.8231, -92.4127 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Lost Lake covers about 752 acres and reaches a recorded 20 feet.
How the Size and Shape of Lost Lake Affect Fishing
Lost Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Lost Lake
Fish reported from Lost Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brook stickleback, golden shiner, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
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.
How the Seasons Change 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.
A Simple Plan for Fishing 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.
Useful Tackle for Lost Lake
A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Lost Lake, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.
Lost Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 752-acre Lost Lake?
At Lost 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 20-foot deep end of Lost Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Lost Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Lost Lake?
Black crappie is on the fish list for Lost Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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