Coon Lake Fishing Guide, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Itasca County, Coon Lake is a Minnesota water. The setting is rolling bush. The water covers around 376 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. On our Itasca County list it sits near the top for size. Coleraine lies 31 miles from the water. The big place round here is Fargo, 162 miles distant. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Coon Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Itasca County records list yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and black crappie among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Coon Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 66°F in July and bottoms out near 4°F in January. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Coon Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Sandwick Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Coon Lake may have changed since it was mapped.