Schoolcraft Lake

Schoolcraft Lake is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Schoolcraft Lake covers about 170 acres, reaches a recorded 37 feet and holds about 1,945 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Schoolcraft Lake

Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft Lake

Fish reported from Schoolcraft Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Rock Bass

At Schoolcraft, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Schoolcraft Lake

On a first trip to Schoolcraft, 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 Schoolcraft Lake

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