McCormick Lake

McCormick Lake is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. McCormick Lake covers about 61 acres and reaches a recorded 17 feet.

What to Expect at McCormick Lake

McCormick 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 McCormick Lake

Fish reported from McCormick Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, white crappie, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at McCormick, 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 McCormick, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for McCormick Lake

On a first trip to McCormick, 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 McCormick Lake

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