Walters Lake Fishing Guide, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Walters Lake is listed under Itasca County, Minnesota. The ground around here is lake country bush. It measures about 120 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 2.4 miles of margin, front to back. Keewatin sits 23 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 170 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Walters Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. 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. Fish documented in Itasca County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Walters Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 66°F and January near 4°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Time your trip to Walters Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. The water borders George Washington State Forest, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Rainbow Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Walters Lake in particular, ask before you travel.