Fishing at Lake Twenty, Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lake Twenty sits within Hubbard County in Minnesota. The land about it is mixed forest. Surface area is around 38 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. About 1.0 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. The town to know is Bemidji, 15 miles out. Park Rapids follows at 24 miles, then Bagley at 25 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Twenty

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Reported across Hubbard County: walleye, northern pike and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lake Twenty light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 4°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Twenty.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. 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 landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Lake Rosie, 1.5 miles away. Confirm before you fish Lake Twenty.