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Skull Lake

Skull Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Skull Lake

Skull Lake near 48.0235, -91.4476 is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Skull Lake covers about 28.9 acres.

What to Expect at Skull Lake

Skull 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 Skull Lake

Fish reported from Skull Lake include brook trout, largemouth bass, and white sucker.

Bass

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Skull Lake

On a first trip to Skull 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 Skull Lake

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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