Lake Twentyone near Park Rapids: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Hubbard County end of Minnesota holds Lake Twentyone. The water sits 1,417 feet up. The water covers some 33 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 2.0 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. 19 miles away sits Park Rapids, the nearest town. Then Bemidji, 22 miles, and Menahga, 31 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Twentyone

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. 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. Hubbard County records list walleye, northern pike and black crappie among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Lake Twentyone gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 4°F to 67°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Lake Twentyone runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A slipway 140 yards out gives trailer access. Mapping shows parking within 130 yards. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. A picnic spot sits 100 yards from the bank. There are toilets mapped about 110 yards away. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Bass Lakes, 0.4 miles out. Nothing on Lake Twentyone should be assumed from this page alone.