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Trader Lake

Trader Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Trader Lake

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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