Rockstad Lake

Rockstad Lake is a reservoir in Clearwater County, Minnesota. Rockstad Lake covers about 142 acres, reaches a recorded 15 feet and holds about 1,031 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Rockstad Lake

Rockstad Lake has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Rockstad Lake

Fish reported from Rockstad Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common shiner, creek chub, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rockstad Lake

On a first trip to Rockstad, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Rockstad Lake

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