North Cone Lake

North Cone Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. North Cone Lake covers about 81.2 acres and reaches a recorded 55 feet.

What to Expect at North Cone Lake

North Cone 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 North Cone Lake

Fish reported from North Cone Lake include burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Yellow Perch

For panfish at North Cone, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Burbot

For other cold-water fish at North Cone, fish a glow jig or natural bait close to bottom after dark for burbot.

A Simple Fishing Plan for North Cone Lake

On a first trip to North Cone, 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 North Cone Lake

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