Rabbit Lake near 46.5304, -93.9240 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Rabbit Lake covers about 667 acres, reaches a recorded 336 feet and holds about 19,236 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Rabbit Lake Affect Fishing
Rabbit Lake has very deep water, but the deepest hole is not always the best place to fish, so look for baitfish, nearby points and the depth where bites start.
Fish and Baits at Rabbit Lake
Fish reported from Rabbit Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brook silverside, brook stickleback, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, cisco, common shiner, fathead minnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, northern pike, northern redbelly dace, pugnose shiner, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, spotfin shiner, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Rabbit Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Rabbit 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 Rabbit Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Rabbit Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Rabbit Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Rabbit Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Rock Bass
At Rabbit Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at Rabbit Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
How the Seasons Change Rabbit Lake
Spring at Rabbit Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Rabbit Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Rabbit Lake
On a first trip to Rabbit 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 Rabbit Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Rabbit Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Rabbit Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 667-acre Rabbit Lake?
At Rabbit 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 336-foot deep end of Rabbit Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Rabbit Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 19,236 acre-foot storage figure mean at Rabbit Lake?
At Rabbit Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.