Middle Cone Lake

Middle Cone Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Middle Cone Lake covers about 70.7 acres.

What to Expect at Middle Cone Lake

Middle Cone 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 Middle Cone Lake

Fish reported from Middle Cone Lake include northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, and white sucker.

Bass

For bass at Middle Cone, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Middle Cone Lake

On a first trip to Middle Cone, 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 Middle Cone Lake

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