Trader Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Trader Lake covers about 53.6 acres.
What to Expect at Trader Lake
Trader 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 Trader Lake
Fish reported from Trader Lake include green sunfish, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Trader, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Trader Lake
On a first trip to Trader, 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 Trader Lake
Spring at Trader 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 Trader 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.