Minerva Lake

Minerva Lake near 47.3769, -95.3168 is a lake in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Minerva Lake covers about 230 acres, reaches a recorded 16 feet and holds about 2,082 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Minerva Lake

Minerva 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 Minerva Lake

Fish reported from Minerva Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Minerva Lake

On a first trip to Minerva Lake, 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 Minerva Lake

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