Lory Lake Fishing near Braham, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lory Lake is one of the Isanti County waters in Minnesota. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It measures about 239 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 2.8 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Size puts it in the front rank of our Isanti County list. For supplies, Braham is 9.1 miles out. Mora is 11 miles and Cambridge 12 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lory Lake

  Depth records show about 17 feet at the bottom of the basin. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Isanti County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, common carp and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Lory Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 69°F and January at 9°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Expect Lory Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Cranberry Wildlife Management Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Lewis Lake, 1.4 miles away. Confirm access to Lory Lake locally before you travel.