Fishing at Lola Lake, Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Lola Lake belongs to Saint Louis County. It stands 1,476 feet above sea level. At roughly 11 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Saint Louis County standards. For supplies, Aurora is 9.1 miles out. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 153 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lola Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Saint Louis County include yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Lola Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 65°F and January near 3°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lola Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Rice Lake sits 3.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Lola Lake before loading the car.