Ringhand Lake Fishing near Crosby, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Crow Wing County, Ringhand Lake is a Minnesota water. It sits at 1,181 feet above sea level. About 13 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Crow Wing County list holds plenty of bigger water. Crosby is the closest town at 5.9 miles. Aitkin is 6.5 miles away, with Crosslake at 18 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Ringhand Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Crow Wing County records list largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Ringhand Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 7°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Ringhand Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Rushmeyer Lake, 0.8 miles away. Confirm access to Ringhand Lake locally before you travel.