Chamberlin Lake Fishing in Aitkin County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Chamberlin Lake stands in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It sits at 1,273 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Aitkin County standards. For a base, Grand Rapids sits 16 miles out. Further out sit Cohasset (18 miles) and Coleraine (21 miles). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Chamberlin Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Aitkin County records list northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Chamberlin Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 5°F at the bottom of winter. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Chamberlin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Bible Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Chamberlin Lake in what we hold.