Rusk Lake

Rusk Lake belongs to Rusk County and is listed as a lake with the available record putting it at about 13 acres and a maximum depth of 71 feet, which gives you a much better starting point than trying to read too much into a satellite view.

Before you start fishing

I would spend more time watching the water than changing baits with most of my time going to the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach and once one type of water shows life, I would look for more of the same.

The fish list

The fish currently listed for Rusk Lake include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, and Yellow Perch; so the first fishing plan would include weeds, wood, rock, or docks for bass and points, breaks, and wind-pushed edges for walleye, and avoid chasing a totally different kind of fishing without a reason.

What I would try before anything fancy

If this were my day on Rusk Lake, I would make the day about finding one repeatable clue instead of collecting waypoints, then I would verify any special water rules before deciding what can go in the cooler.