Fishing Little John Lake in Wright County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Little John Lake lies in Wright County, in Minnesota. The surroundings are pine and birch. The town to know is Annandale, 5.5 miles out. Further out sit Maple Lake (12 miles) and Saint Augusta (13 miles). Also within reach: Goble Lake 0.2 miles away, Mead Lake about 0.5 miles, Scott Lake 1.1 miles away, Lake Union about 1.7 miles and Lake Betsy 2.2 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Little John Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Wright County names largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Little John Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 10°F in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little John Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Goble Lake at 0.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Little John Lake.