Third Lake Fishing near Little Rock, Minnesota

• Overview

  Third Lake is listed under Clearwater County, Minnesota. The water sits 1,184 feet up. It measures about 32 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Some 11 miles away sits Little Rock, the nearest settlement. Fargo is the closest city, 94 miles away. Water in the same corner: Second Lake a touch under 0.7 miles, Fourth Lake some 0.9 miles off, First Lake a touch under 1 mile, Fifth Lake some 2 miles off and Sixth Lake a touch under 3.3 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Third Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Clearwater County, recorded fish include bluegill, northern pike and largemouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Third Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 3°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Third Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Second Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Confirm access to Third Lake locally before you travel.