Harica Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Lake County, Harica Lake is a Minnesota water. Height above sea level is 1,578 feet. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by Minnesota standards. The closest town, Ely, is 29 miles distant. Babbitt follows at 33 miles, then Silver Bay at 36 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Harica Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. 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. Fish documented in Lake County include white sucker, yellow perch and northern pike. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Harica Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 4°F in January to roughly 64°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Harica Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. There are toilets half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Rap Lake at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Harica Lake if anything is unclear.