Little Ann River Fishing in Kanabec County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Kanabec County in Minnesota is where Little Ann River sits. The setting is rolling bush. 6.6 miles away sits Mora, the nearest town. After that come Milaca at 16 miles and Braham at 18 miles. Water in the same corner: Lake Seven 3.7 miles away, Dewitt Pool near enough 5.5 miles, Kent Lake 5.8 miles away, Mora Lake near enough 6.5 miles and Spring Lake 7.2 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Little Ann River

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Undercut banks hold fish that the middle of the river never will. Flow decides everything here: read the seams before you cast. Species logged across Kanabec County include largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Little Ann River gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 69°F and January about 8°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice takes the slower stretches in winter; by mid April the whole run is open again. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Ann River.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Lake Seven, 3.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Little Ann River is worth confirming on the day.