Lower Milton Lake

Lower Milton Lake is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Lower Milton Lake covers about 79 acres.

What to Expect at Lower Milton Lake

Lower Milton 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 Lower Milton Lake

Fish reported from Lower Milton Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Lower Milton, 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.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lower Milton Lake

On a first trip to Lower Milton, 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 Lower Milton Lake

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