Fishing at Reservoir Number Six, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Reservoir Number Six is one of the Itasca County listings for Minnesota. It stands 1,421 feet above sea level. It measures about 172 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 2.0 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Itasca County are bigger. 2.7 miles away sits Keewatin, the nearest town. After that come Hibbing at 8.2 miles and Chisholm at 13 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number Six

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Itasca County: yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Reservoir Number Six where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 67°F in July and bottoms out near 5°F in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Reservoir Number Six.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Reservoir Two at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Reservoir Number Six is worth confirming on the day.