Hogsback Lakes Fishing Guide, Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Hogsback Lakes falls inside Crow Wing County. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Crow Wing County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Vineland, 9.6 miles off. For a city, Minneapolis is 94 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hogsback Lakes

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Crow Wing County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Hogsback Lakes light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 8°F in January to roughly 69°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Hogsback Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Bassett Lakes, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Hogsback Lakes is worth confirming on the day.