Morcom Lake

Morcom Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Morcom Lake covers about 206 acres.

What to Expect at Morcom Lake

Morcom 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 Morcom Lake

Fish reported from Morcom Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, bluegill, common shiner, golden shiner, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Morcom Lake

On a first trip to Morcom, 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 Morcom Lake

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