Red Rock Lake near 45.8554, -95.7146 is a lake in Douglas County, Minnesota. Red Rock Lake covers about 903 acres, reaches a recorded 22 feet and holds about 10,348 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Red Rock Lake Affect Fishing
Red Rock 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 Red Rock Lake
Fish reported from Red Rock Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, common carp, fathead minnow, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, spottail shiner, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Red Rock Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Red Rock Lake, 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 Red Rock Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Red Rock Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Catfish, Bullheads, and Carp
For bottom fishing at Red Rock Lake, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Rock Bass
At Red Rock Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Red Rock Lake
Spring at Red Rock 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 Red Rock Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Red Rock Lake
On a first trip to Red Rock 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 Red Rock Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Red Rock Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Red Rock Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 903-acre Red Rock Lake?
At Red Rock 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 22-foot deep end of Red Rock Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Red Rock Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 10,348 acre-foot storage figure mean at Red Rock Lake?
At Red Rock 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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