South Farm Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. South Farm Lake covers about 564 acres, reaches a recorded 30 feet and holds about 7,921 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of South Farm Lake Affect Fishing
South Farm 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 South Farm Lake
Fish reported from South Farm Lake include black crappie, bluegill, burbot, cisco, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at South Farm, 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 South Farm, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at South Farm, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at South Farm, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Rock Bass
At South Farm, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Cisco and Burbot
For other cold-water fish at South Farm, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling, and fish a glow jig or natural bait close to bottom after dark for burbot.
How the Seasons Change South Farm Lake
Spring at South Farm 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 South Farm can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing South Farm Lake
On a first trip to South Farm, 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 South Farm Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at South Farm, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
South Farm Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 564-acre South Farm Lake?
At South Farm, 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 30-foot deep end of South Farm Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at South Farm is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 7,921 acre-foot storage figure mean at South Farm Lake?
At South Farm, 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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