Fishing Redstart Lake in Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Redstart Lake in the Lake County part of Minnesota. It sits in mixed forest country. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Lake County standards. The nearest place of any size is Grand Marais, 36 miles away. Ely follows at 38 miles, then Babbitt at 45 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Redstart Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Lake County: white sucker, yellow perch and northern pike. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Redstart Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 64°F on average, January about 5°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Redstart Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Shoveller Lake is 0.3 miles off. For Redstart Lake in particular, ask before you travel.