Two Deer Lake

Two Deer Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Two Deer Lake covers about 44.7 acres and reaches a recorded 7 feet.

What to Expect at Two Deer Lake

Two Deer Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Two Deer Lake

Fish reported from Two Deer Lake include blacknose shiner, common shiner, fathead minnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tadpole madtom, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Two Deer, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Two Deer Lake

On a first trip to Two Deer, 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 Two Deer Lake

Spring at Two Deer is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Two Deer can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.