Upper Hunt Lake Fishing Guide, Douglas County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Douglas County, Upper Hunt Lake is a Minnesota water. The surface lies 1,329 feet up. It runs to roughly 101 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 1.7 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Head to Alexandria, 15 miles away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 81 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Upper Hunt Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Douglas County include largemouth bass, common carp, bluegill and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Upper Hunt Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 70°F; the cold one sits at 8°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Upper Hunt Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lower Hunt Lake is 0.6 miles off. Check the position at Upper Hunt Lake before loading the car.