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Owl Lake

Owl Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Cook County.

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Fish species in Owl Lake

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.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Burbot — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Trout — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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