Fishing at Lougee Lake, Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lougee Lake lies in Crow Wing County, in Minnesota. It sits at 1,194 feet above sea level. The water covers some 201 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 2.1 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. The nearest place of any size is Breezy Point, 4.7 miles away. Beyond it, Nisswa at 6.9 miles and Crosslake at 8.1 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lougee Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Crow Wing County list largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Lougee Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 8°F to 69°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lougee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Markee Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Lougee Lake carry more weight than any list.