Bullfrog Lake Fishing in Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Bullfrog Lake lies within the bounds of Lake County, Minnesota. It lies 1,453 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 66 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 1.4 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Nearest place of any size is Ely, 40 miles away. After that come Grand Marais at 43 miles and Atikokan at 50 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bullfrog Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. 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 white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike and rainbow trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Bullfrog Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 4°F in January up to 65°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bullfrog Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Midas Lake, 0.4 miles away. Confirm before you fish Bullfrog Lake.