Madden Lake

Madden Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Madden Lake covers about 33.9 acres.

What to Expect at Madden Lake

Madden 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 Madden Lake

Fish reported from Madden Lake include golden shiner, green sunfish, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Madden, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Madden Lake

On a first trip to Madden, 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 Madden Lake

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