Tonseth Lake

Tonseth Lake is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Tonseth Lake covers about 149 acres and reaches a recorded 27 feet.

What to Expect at Tonseth Lake

Tonseth 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 Tonseth Lake

Fish reported from Tonseth Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Tonseth, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Tonseth, 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 Tonseth, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Tonseth, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Tonseth Lake

On a first trip to Tonseth, 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 Tonseth Lake

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