Ruth Lake

Ruth Lake near 46.4253, -94.3370 is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Ruth Lake covers about 93.9 acres.

What to Expect at Ruth Lake

Ruth 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 Ruth Lake

Fish reported from Ruth Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, and yellow bullhead.

Bass

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

Crappie and Sunfish

For panfish at Ruth 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.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Ruth Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ruth Lake

On a first trip to Ruth 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 Ruth Lake

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