Willow Lake near 45.3038, -94.3451 is a lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Willow Lake covers about 156 acres.
What to Expect at Willow Lake
Willow 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 Willow Lake
Fish reported from Willow Lake include black bullhead, central mudminnow, common shiner, fathead minnow, and white sucker.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Willow Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Willow Lake
On a first trip to Willow Lake, 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 Willow Lake
Spring at Willow Lake 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 Willow Lake 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.