Allen Lake Fishing in Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Allen Lake is one of the Itasca County waters in Minnesota. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. Around 59 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 1.4 miles on foot. The nearest place of any size is Coleraine, 19 miles away. Cohasset lies 21 miles off, Grand Rapids another 22 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Allen Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Itasca County records list yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and black crappie among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Allen Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 4°F at the bottom of winter. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Allen Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Lake Elizabeth, 0.6 miles away. Confirm access to Allen Lake locally before you travel.