Weigand Lake

Weigand Lake is a lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Weigand Lake covers about 42.5 acres, reaches a recorded 24 feet and holds about 345 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Weigand Lake

Weigand 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 Weigand Lake

Fish reported from Weigand Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, common carp, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Weigand, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Weigand, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Weigand Lake

On a first trip to Weigand, 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 Weigand Lake

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