Drury Lake in Beltrami County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Drury Lake lies within the bounds of Beltrami County, Minnesota. Beyond the shoreline you have lake country bush. Surface area is around 32 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The town to know is Bemidji, 16 miles out. It is 114 miles to Fargo, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Drury Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Beltrami County cover walleye, yellow perch and northern pike. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Treat Drury Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 3°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Drury Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Bass Lake is 0.5 miles off. Treat access at Drury Lake as something to verify.