Totem Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Totem Lake covers about 15.7 acres.
What to Expect at Totem Lake
Totem 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 Totem Lake
Fish reported from Totem Lake include northern pike, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch
For panfish at Totem, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Totem, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Totem Lake
On a first trip to Totem, 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 Totem Lake
Spring at Totem 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 Totem 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.