Pomroy Lake

Pomroy Lake is a lake in Kanabec County, Minnesota. Pomroy Lake covers about 410 acres, reaches a recorded 11 feet and holds about 2,068 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Pomroy Lake Affect Fishing

Pomroy Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Baits at Pomroy Lake

Fish reported from Pomroy Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, creek chub, golden redhorse, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, silver redhorse, walleye, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Pomroy, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Pomroy, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Pomroy, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

At Pomroy, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

How the Seasons Change Pomroy Lake

Spring at Pomroy is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Pomroy can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Pomroy Lake

On a first trip to Pomroy, 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 Pomroy Lake

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

Pomroy Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 410-acre Pomroy Lake?

At Pomroy, 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 11-foot deep end of Pomroy Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Pomroy is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 2,068 acre-foot storage figure mean at Pomroy Lake?

At Pomroy, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.