Park Lake near 46.6187, -92.6531 is a lake in Carlton County, Minnesota. Park Lake covers about 381 acres, reaches a recorded 14 feet and holds about 2,366 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Park Lake Affect Fishing
Park Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Park Lake
Fish reported from Park Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, fathead minnow, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Park Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Park Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Park Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Park Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Park Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Park Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Park Lake
Spring at Park 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 Park Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Park Lake
On a first trip to Park 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.
Useful Tackle for Park Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Park Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Park Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 381-acre Park Lake?
At Park Lake, 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 14-foot deep end of Park Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Park Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 2,366 acre-foot storage figure mean at Park Lake?
At Park Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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