Scott Lake near 47.6352, -91.1945 is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Scott Lake covers about 27.4 acres.
What to Expect at Scott Lake
Scott 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 Scott Lake
Fish reported from Scott Lake include brook stickleback, central mudminnow, common shiner, creek chub, finescale dace, iowa darter, muskellunge, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Scott Lake, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Muskellunge
For large predators at Scott Lake, throw a bucktail, jerkbait or large rubber lure along points and weed edges for muskellunge.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Scott Lake
On a first trip to Scott 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 Scott Lake
Spring at Scott 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 Scott Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
Nearby fishing waters
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.