Tilde Lake is a lake in Clay County, Minnesota. Tilde Lake covers about 250 acres, reaches a recorded 13 feet and holds about 2,131 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Tilde Lake
Tilde 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 Tilde Lake
Fish reported from Tilde Lake include black bullhead, bluegill, brook stickleback, central mudminnow, common carp, fathead minnow, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Tilde, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Tilde, 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 Tilde, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Tilde, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Tilde, 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.
Rock Bass
At Tilde, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Tilde Lake
On a first trip to Tilde, 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 Tilde Lake
Spring at Tilde 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 Tilde can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.