Martin Lake Fishing Guide, Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Martin Lake is listed under Lake County, Minnesota. It stands 1,404 feet above sea level. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest town is Ely, 33 miles away. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 93 miles away. Within a short run: 0.5 miles out stands Mink Lake, Fisher Lake at about 1.1 miles, 1.2 miles out stands Emerald Lake, Bonnie Lake at about 1.9 miles and 2 miles out stands Beaver Lake. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Martin Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Lake County cover white sucker, yellow perch and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Martin Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 65°F; by January the average is down near 4°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Anyone fishing Martin Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A campsite is mapped about 0.9 miles away, which makes an early start easier. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Mink Lake, 0.5 miles away. The position on Martin Lake is worth confirming on the day.