Sixth Crow Wing Lake is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Sixth Crow Wing Lake covers about 340 acres, reaches a recorded 35 feet and holds about 5,450 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Sixth Crow Wing Lake Affect Fishing
Sixth Crow Wing Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Sixth Crow Wing Lake
Fish reported from Sixth Crow Wing Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brook stickleback, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, cisco, common shiner, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, least darter, mottled sculpin, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Sixth Crow Wing, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Sixth Crow Wing, 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 Sixth Crow Wing, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Sixth Crow Wing, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Sixth Crow Wing, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Sixth Crow Wing include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Rock Bass
At Sixth Crow Wing, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco
For other cold-water fish at Sixth Crow Wing, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.
How the Seasons Change Sixth Crow Wing Lake
Spring at Sixth Crow Wing 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 Sixth Crow Wing can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Sixth Crow Wing Lake
On a first trip to Sixth Crow Wing, 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 Sixth Crow Wing Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Sixth Crow Wing, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Sixth Crow Wing Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 340-acre Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
At Sixth Crow Wing, 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 35-foot deep end of Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Sixth Crow Wing is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 5,450 acre-foot storage figure mean at Sixth Crow Wing Lake?
At Sixth Crow Wing, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.