Perent Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Perent Lake belongs to Lake County. The surface lies 1,608 feet up. About 2.5 sq miles, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The bank runs about 16 miles in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. It ranks high for size among our Lake County listings. Ely sits 35 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Silver Bay at 35 miles and Grand Marais at 37 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Perent Lake

  Charted depth runs to roughly 43 feet at its lowest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Lake County include white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike, rainbow trout and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Perent Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 5°F in January up to 64°F in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. At Perent Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Fool Hen Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Perent Lake locally before you travel.