Lower Mission Lake Fishing in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Crow Wing County end of Minnesota holds Lower Mission Lake. The water sits 1,161 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 704 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. It ranks high for size among our Crow Wing County listings. The nearest place of any size is Breezy Point, 6.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 114 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Lower Mission Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Crow Wing County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lower Mission Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 69°F and January near 8°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Lower Mission Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Mission Lake Wildlife Management Area covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Faupel Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Lower Mission Lake is worth confirming on the day.