Fishing T Lake in Lake County, Minnesota

• Overview

  T Lake is listed under Lake County, Minnesota. The bank gives way to mixed forest. The water covers around 292 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 4.3 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Lake County. The closest town, Silver Bay, is 31 miles distant. Further out sit Grand Marais (36 miles) and Ely (37 miles). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on T Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Lake County: white sucker, yellow perch, northern pike, rainbow trout and walleye. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work T Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 5°F to 64°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to T Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Windy Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Where T Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.