Markee Lake

Markee Lake is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Markee Lake covers about 104 acres and reaches a recorded 33 feet.

What to Expect at Markee Lake

Markee 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 Markee Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie and Sunfish

For panfish at Markee, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Markee Lake

On a first trip to Markee, 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 Markee Lake

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