Susan Lake near 47.9839, -92.6620 is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Susan Lake covers about 276 acres and reaches a recorded 10 feet.
How the Size and Shape of Susan Lake Affect Fishing
Susan Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.
Fish and Baits at Susan Lake
Fish reported from Susan Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Susan Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Susan Lake, 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 Susan Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Susan Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
How the Seasons Change Susan Lake
Spring at Susan Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Susan Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Susan Lake
On a first trip to Susan 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 Susan Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Susan Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Susan Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 276-acre Susan Lake?
At Susan Lake, 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 10-foot deep end of Susan Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Susan Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Susan Lake?
Black crappie is on the fish list for Susan Lake, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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