Miller Lake in Crow Wing County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Miller Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Elevation runs to 1,165 feet. Surface area is around 102 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Start from Crosby, 5.3 miles down the road. For a city, Minneapolis is 113 miles off. Within a short drive: Black Bear Lake after 0.8 miles, Half Moon Lake at 1.9 miles, Coles Lake after 1.9 miles, Faupel Lake at 2.1 miles and Flynn Lake after 2.4 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Miller Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Crow Wing County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Miller Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 8°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Miller Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. 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. Should this one be busy, Black Bear Lake is 0.8 miles off. Nothing on Miller Lake should be assumed from this page alone.