Beaver Lake Fishing near Coleraine, Minnesota

• Overview

  Within Itasca County, Minnesota, you have Beaver Lake. The ground around here is mixed forest. Roughly 32 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The closest town, Cohasset, is 27 miles distant. Further out sit Coleraine (28 miles) and Grand Rapids (30 miles). Within easy reach: Duck Lake at 0.4 miles, Thydean Lake about 0.6 miles, Lundeen Lake at 1 mile, Edmond Lake about 1.2 miles and McDonald Lake at 1.6 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Beaver Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. 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. County-wide records name yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Beaver Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 4°F in January to roughly 67°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Beaver Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. 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. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Duck Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Beaver Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.