Wild Rice Lake Reservoir Fishing in Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  This water sits in Saint Louis County, Minnesota. The ground round it is rolling bush. The water covers around 3.6 sq miles, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The margin runs to about 11 miles in total. On our Saint Louis County list it sits near the top for size. For supplies, Arnold is 4.5 miles out. Beyond it, Hermantown at 6.6 miles and Duluth at 8.5 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Wild Rice Lake Reservoir

  Survey data gives a maximum of roughly 9.2 feet. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Saint Louis County: yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. At Wild Rice Lake Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 66°F; the cold one sits at 7°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Wild Rice Lake Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Mud Lake, 3 miles away. Nothing on Wild Rice Lake Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.