Young Lake near 46.5694, -94.1322 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Young Lake covers about 66.9 acres and reaches a recorded 21 feet.
What to Expect at Young Lake
Young 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 Young Lake
Fish reported from Young Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Young Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Young Lake, 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 Young Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Young Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Young Lake
On a first trip to Young 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 Young Lake
Spring at Young 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 Young 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.