Spoon Lake

Spoon Lake near 48.0811, -91.2037 is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Spoon Lake covers about 256 acres.

How the Size and Shape of Spoon Lake Affect Fishing

Spoon 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 Spoon Lake

Fish reported from Spoon Lake include cisco, lake whitefish, northern pike, rock bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch

For panfish at Spoon Lake, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Spoon Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Rock Bass

At Spoon Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco and Lake Whitefish

For other cold-water fish at Spoon Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling, and keep a small jig or natural bait near clean bottom for lake whitefish.

How the Seasons Change Spoon Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Spoon Lake

On a first trip to Spoon 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 Spoon Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Spoon Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Spoon Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 256-acre Spoon Lake?

At Spoon Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Spoon Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Spoon Lake, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Spoon Lake?

Cisco is on the fish list for Spoon Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.