Lily Lake Fishing Guide, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lily Lake lies in Itasca County, Minnesota. The bank is 1,273 feet above sea level. The water covers some 48 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest town is Grand Rapids, 1.5 miles away. It is 155 miles to Minneapolis, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Itasca County: yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lily Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 68°F; the cold one sits at 5°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Lily Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public data records a boat ramp half a mile out. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Crystal Lake is 1.9 miles distant. The position on Lily Lake is worth confirming on the day.