Fishing at Reiley Lake, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  You will find Reiley Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 1,299 feet. Surface area is around 193 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The whole outline is near 2.5 miles, and most of it is walkable. It is among the larger waters listed here for Itasca County. The nearest town is Coleraine, 5 miles away. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 162 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Reiley Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Itasca County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Reiley Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 5°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It holds true on Reiley Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Island Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Reiley Lake.