Owl Lake near 48.0400, -90.9086 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Owl Lake covers about 76.8 acres.
What to Expect at Owl Lake
Owl 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 Owl Lake
Fish reported from Owl Lake include burbot, lake trout, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Owl Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Salmon and Trout
For cold-water fish at Owl Lake, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.
Burbot
For other cold-water fish at Owl Lake, fish a glow jig or natural bait close to bottom after dark for burbot.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Owl Lake
On a first trip to Owl 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 Owl Lake
Spring at Owl 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 Owl Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.