Fishing Nibble Lake in Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lake County, Minnesota, is where Nibble Lake sits. It sits at 1,778 feet above sea level. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Lake County are larger. Grand Marais sits 33 miles from the bank. Beyond it, Ely at 41 miles and Silver Bay at 47 miles. Round about: Oketo Lake (0.6 miles), Stew Lake just 0.6 miles, Pat Lake (0.6 miles), Needle Lake just 0.7 miles and Bug Lake (0.7 miles). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Nibble Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Lake County include white sucker, yellow perch and northern pike. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Treat Nibble Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in July and bottoms out near 4°F in January. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Nibble Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Oketo Lake is 0.6 miles distant. For Nibble Lake in particular, ask before you travel.