Duck Lake Fishing in Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Minnesota holds Duck Lake, in Itasca County. The surroundings are lake country bush. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. On size it sits at the modest end of our Itasca County list. The closest town, Coleraine, is 17 miles distant. After that come Cohasset at 19 miles and Grand Rapids at 20 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Duck Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Itasca County cover yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Duck Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 67°F; the cold one sits at 4°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Duck Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Black Island Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Duck Lake.