Tame Fish Lake near Crosby: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Crow Wing County, Minnesota, is where Tame Fish Lake sits. Around the bank it is mixed forest. Around 121 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 2.3 miles, and most of it is walkable. The town to know is Crosby, 8.5 miles out. After that come Aitkin at 10 miles and Vineland at 17 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Tame Fish Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Crow Wing County records list largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Tame Fish Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 69°F in July and bottom out at 7°F in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Tame Fish Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Coffee Lake, 0.5 miles out. Rules at Tame Fish Lake are worth checking on the day.