Overby Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Overby Lake in Polk County, Minnesota. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. It measures about 46 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Nearest town is Fosston, 4.9 miles off. Beyond it, Bagley at 19 miles and Mahnomen at 25 miles. Within a short drive: Breed Lake 0.4 miles away, Hendrickson Lake at 0.6 miles, Kelly Lake 1.8 miles away, Olson Lake at 1.9 miles and Round Lake 2.1 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Overby Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Polk County cover yellow perch, brown bullhead, white sucker and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Overby Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 3°F in January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly mid November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Overby Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Brandsvold Wildlife Management Area covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Breed Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Overby Lake carry more weight than any list.