Fishing at Whisky Lake, Marshall County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Whisky Lake in the Marshall County part of Minnesota. Elevation runs to 1,138 feet. About 19 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 20 miles away sits Thief River Falls, the nearest town. Fargo sits 110 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Whisky Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Marshall County cover white sucker, black bullhead and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Whisky Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 3°F on the long-run figures. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Whisky Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Agassiz Wilderness takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. 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. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Kuriko Lake sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Whisky Lake are worth checking on the day.