Bluebill Lake Fishing in Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Bluebill Lake belongs to Itasca County, Minnesota. Elevation runs to 1,348 feet. The water measures roughly 19 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Itasca County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Cohasset, is 9.1 miles distant. Coleraine lies 9.9 miles off, Grand Rapids another 11 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Bluebill Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Bluebill Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 5°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Bluebill Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Bosely Lake, 0.4 miles out. Signs at Bluebill Lake carry more weight than any list.