North Branch Kawishiwi

North Branch Kawishiwi is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. North Branch Kawishiwi covers about 531 acres and reaches a recorded 55 feet.

How the Size and Shape of North Branch Kawishiwi Affect Fishing

North Branch Kawishiwi is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at North Branch Kawishiwi

Fish reported from North Branch Kawishiwi include black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change North Branch Kawishiwi

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing North Branch Kawishiwi

On a first trip to North Branch Kawishiwi, 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 North Branch Kawishiwi

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

North Branch Kawishiwi FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 531-acre North Branch Kawishiwi?

At North Branch Kawishiwi, 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 55-foot deep end of North Branch Kawishiwi?

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

Which reported fish is a simple first target at North Branch Kawishiwi?

Black crappie is on the fish list for North Branch Kawishiwi, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.