Little Midge Lake near Bemidji: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Hubbard County end of Minnesota holds Little Midge Lake. This is rolling bush country. The water covers some 48 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. For supplies, Bemidji is 9.6 miles out. For a city, Fargo is 103 miles off. Near neighbours: Midge Lake at 0.7 miles, Bowman Lake just 1.9 miles, Grace Lake at 2.1 miles, Mud Lake just 2.5 miles and Little Wolf Lake at 3 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Little Midge Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Hubbard County records list walleye, northern pike, black crappie and bluegill among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The near bank of Little Midge Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 67°F, the coldest about 4°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near mid November in autumn. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That shapes the year on Little Midge Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Midge Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Little Midge Lake as something to verify.