Fishing Little Floyd Lake in Becker County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Becker County, Minnesota, is where Little Floyd Lake sits. Land around it is rolling bush. Surface area is around 210 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Size puts it in the front rank of our Becker County list. Nearest place of any size is Detroit Lakes, 4 miles away. After that come Frazee at 12 miles and Hawley at 23 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Floyd Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Becker County: bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Little Floyd Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 69°F and January reads 4°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Little Floyd Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Floyd Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Little Floyd Lake locally before you travel.