New Richmond Lake Fishing in Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  New Richmond Lake is one of the Saint Louis County waters in Minnesota. The bank is 1,490 feet above sea level. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Saint Louis County. Parkville is the closest town at 8.1 miles. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 162 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on New Richmond Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Saint Louis County include yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. New Richmond Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 66°F, the coldest about 4°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to New Richmond Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Spring Lake sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish New Richmond Lake.