Lake Four, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Four is one of the Lake County listings for Minnesota. The land about it is mixed forest. The water covers around 627 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. It ranks high for size among our Lake County listings. Ely at 21 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 105 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Four

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Lake County include white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike and rainbow trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lake Four gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 4°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. At Lake Four the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is a campsite 140 yards from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Three at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Lake Four are worth checking on the day.