Fishing at Whiting Lake, Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Whiting Lake lies in Hubbard County, in Minnesota. The surface lies 1,549 feet up. Surface area runs to about 4 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Hubbard County list holds plenty of bigger water. Park Rapids lies 18 miles from the water. Bemidji lies 21 miles off, Menahga another 29 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Whiting Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Hubbard County names walleye, northern pike and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Treat Whiting Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 4°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Whiting Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. A camping area sits within 0.9 miles of here. Facilities include toilets around 0.9 miles from here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Long Lake, 0.5 miles away. The position on Whiting Lake is worth confirming on the day.