Wright Lake

Wright Lake near 46.2951, -96.0287 is a lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Wright Lake covers about 66.6 acres, reaches a recorded 32 feet and holds about 745 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Wright Lake

Wright 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 Wright Lake

Fish reported from Wright Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, golden redhorse, green sunfish, lake sturgeon, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Wright Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Walleye

For roaming fish at Wright Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

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

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Wright Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

Rock Bass

At Wright Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Lake Sturgeon

For lake sturgeon at Wright Lake, use a sturdy bottom rig with crawlers or other natural bait where current or a deep edge keeps food moving.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wright Lake

On a first trip to Wright 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 Wright Lake

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