McAvity Lake

McAvity Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. McAvity Lake covers about 147 acres and reaches a recorded 29 feet.

What to Expect at McAvity Lake

McAvity 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 McAvity Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at McAvity, 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 McAvity, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for McAvity Lake

On a first trip to McAvity, 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 McAvity Lake

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