Fishing Daisy Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Daisy Lake in the Hubbard County part of Minnesota. It stands 1,407 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 34 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 1.4 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The town to know is Park Rapids, 11 miles out. It is 92 miles to Fargo, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Daisy Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Hubbard County include walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Daisy Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 69°F in July and bottoms out near 4°F in January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Anyone fishing Daisy Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A jetty or pier is mapped about 0.9 miles from here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Deer Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Daisy Lake locally before you travel.