Middle McDougal

Middle McDougal is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Middle McDougal covers about 104 acres.

What to Expect at Middle McDougal

Middle McDougal 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 McDougal

Fish reported from Middle McDougal include blacknose shiner, bluegill, golden shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Middle McDougal

On a first trip to Middle McDougal, 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 McDougal

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