Lake Seventeen Fishing in Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  You will find Lake Seventeen in Itasca County, Minnesota. It sits at 1,381 feet above sea level. Start from Chisholm, 28 miles down the road. It is 175 miles to Fargo, the nearest city. Neighbouring water: Rip Lake at 1.3 miles, Eve Lake near enough 1.9 miles, Little Dew Lake at 2 miles, Klingenpiel Lake near enough 2.2 miles and Townline Lake at 2.6 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lake Seventeen

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Itasca County names yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. The shape of Lake Seventeen rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 66°F and January at 5°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It holds true on Lake Seventeen more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Rip Lake sits 1.3 miles off and takes the overflow. For Lake Seventeen, the notice at the access point is the final word.