Shallow Lake near 46.9678, -94.8761 is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Shallow Lake covers about 284 acres, reaches a recorded 10 feet and holds about 1,196 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Shallow Lake Affect Fishing
Shallow Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.
Fish and Baits at Shallow Lake
Fish reported from Shallow Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Shallow Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Shallow 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, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Shallow Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Shallow Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Shallow Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Shallow Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Shallow Lake
Spring at Shallow Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Shallow Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Shallow Lake
On a first trip to Shallow 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.
Useful Tackle for Shallow Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Shallow Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Shallow Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 284-acre Shallow Lake?
At Shallow Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 10-foot deep end of Shallow Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Shallow Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 1,196 acre-foot storage figure mean at Shallow Lake?
At Shallow Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.
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