South Lindstrom Lake is a lake in Chisago County, Minnesota. South Lindstrom Lake covers about 548 acres, reaches a recorded 34 feet and holds about 8,488 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of South Lindstrom Lake Affect Fishing
South Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom Lake
Fish reported from South Lindstrom Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, common carp, common shiner, golden shiner, green sunfish, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at South Lindstrom, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at South Lindstrom, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at South Lindstrom, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at South Lindstrom, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at South Lindstrom, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at South Lindstrom include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
How the Seasons Change South Lindstrom Lake
Spring at South Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing South Lindstrom Lake
On a first trip to South Lindstrom, 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 Lindstrom Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at South Lindstrom, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
South Lindstrom Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 548-acre South Lindstrom Lake?
At South Lindstrom, 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 34-foot deep end of South Lindstrom Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at South Lindstrom is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 8,488 acre-foot storage figure mean at South Lindstrom Lake?
At South Lindstrom, 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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