Wise Lake

Wise Lake is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Wise Lake covers about 135 acres.

What to Expect at Wise Lake

Wise 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 Wise Lake

Fish reported from Wise Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Wise, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and 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 Wise, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Wise, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wise Lake

On a first trip to Wise, 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 Wise Lake

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