McCarrons Lake

McCarrons Lake is a lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota. McCarrons Lake covers about 73.2 acres, reaches a recorded 57 feet and holds about 1,886 acre-feet.

What to Expect at McCarrons Lake

McCarrons 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 McCarrons Lake

Fish reported from McCarrons Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at McCarrons, 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 McCarrons, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at McCarrons, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for McCarrons Lake

On a first trip to McCarrons, 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 McCarrons Lake

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