Fishing at Glove Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Itasca County end of Minnesota holds Glove Lake. It stands 1,335 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 17 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Itasca County list. Redby sits 38 miles from the bank. Bemidji lies 42 miles off, Cohasset another 43 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Glove Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Itasca County include yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Glove Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 66°F and January near 4°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Glove Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. 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. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Mitt Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Glove Lake may have changed since it was mapped.