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Rock Lake

Rock Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Pine County.

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Fish species in Rock Lake

Rock Lake near 46.0523, -92.4231 is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. Rock Lake covers about 79.3 acres, reaches a recorded 10 feet and holds about 399 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Rock Lake

Rock 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 Useful Baits at Rock Lake

Fish reported from Rock Lake include bluegill, central mudminnow, emerald shiner, golden shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, spottail shiner, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Rock Lake, 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 Rock Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rock Lake

On a first trip to 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.

When to Fish Rock Lake

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

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