Fishing at Redfin Lake, Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Redfin Lake lies within the bounds of Lake County, Minnesota. It stands 1,581 feet above sea level. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lake County. Supplies mean a trip to Ely, 33 miles off. Beyond it, Babbitt at 42 miles and Grand Marais at 44 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Redfin Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Lake County names white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike and rainbow trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Redfin Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 4°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Redfin Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Ahmakose Lake, 0.3 miles away. For Redfin Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.