Low Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Low Lake covers about 316 acres.
How the Size and Shape of Low Lake Affect Fishing
Low 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 Low Lake
Fish reported from Low Lake include black crappie, blackchin shiner, bluegill, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Low, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Low, 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 Low, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Low, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Rock Bass
At Low, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Low Lake
Spring at Low 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 Low can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Low Lake
On a first trip to Low, 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 Low Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Low, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Low Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 316-acre Low Lake?
At Low, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Why is no maximum depth listed for Low Lake?
A reliable depth number was not found for Low, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Low Lake?
Black crappie is on the fish list for Low, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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