Pipe Lake

Pipe Lake near 47.8827, -90.7234 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Pipe Lake covers about 285 acres and reaches a recorded 33 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Pipe Lake Affect Fishing

Pipe 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 Pipe Lake

Fish reported from Pipe Lake include northern pike, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

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

Northern Pike

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

How the Seasons Change Pipe Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Pipe Lake

On a first trip to Pipe 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 Pipe Lake

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

Pipe Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 285-acre Pipe Lake?

At Pipe 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 33-foot deep end of Pipe Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Pipe Lake 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 Pipe Lake?

Northern pike is on the fish list for Pipe Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.