Natures Lake

Natures Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Natures Lake covers about 2,250 acres, reaches a recorded 4 feet and holds about 5,637 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Natures Lake Affect Fishing

Natures Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Baits at Natures Lake

Fish reported from Natures Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bowfin, brown bullhead, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Natures, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Natures include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

How the Seasons Change Natures Lake

Spring at Natures is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Natures can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Natures Lake

On a first trip to Natures, 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.

Useful Tackle for Natures Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Natures, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Natures Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 2,250-acre Natures Lake?

At Natures, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 4-foot deep end of Natures Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Natures is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 5,637 acre-foot storage figure mean at Natures Lake?

At Natures, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.