Rush Lake

Rush Lake near 46.3572, -92.7674 is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. Rush Lake covers about 78.4 acres.

What to Expect at Rush Lake

Rush Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Rush Lake

Fish reported from Rush Lake include black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rush Lake

On a first trip to Rush 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 Rush Lake

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