Spearhead Lake Fishing near Bemidji, Minnesota

• Overview

  Spearhead Lake falls in Hubbard County, part of Minnesota. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. At about 171 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. At about 3.5 miles of edge, most people work one arm at a time. The nearest place of any size is Bemidji, 7.9 miles away. After that come Bagley at 23 miles and Park Rapids at 31 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Spearhead Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Hubbard County records list walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Spearhead Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 4°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Spearhead Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Revoir Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Spearhead Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.