Snelling Lake
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Species
Northern PikeSeason
Winter (Current)
Snelling Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Northern Pike + Winter
Total Fishing Reports
6
Top Species Reported for Winter
0 reports for Winter
Other Species Reported for Snelling Lake
- Northern Pike5 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Northern PikeSeason
Fall
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Caught over 25 pike. 5 measured 28 inches. The biggest was 29.5". I fished the half of the lake near the boat launch. The fish are really fat, healthy and feeding for winter. The big fish pulled me around in my kayak. We also caught chunky bass. Chatterbaits with craw trailers and inline spinners were irresistible to the pike.
Species
Northern PikeSeason
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
I fished Snelling Lake in early June and there weren't many weeds and the water was clear. Yesterday, July 27, 2022, I went back to the lake and the weeds were thick and heavy and water clarity was low. Both outings produced lots of nice pike. This lake is a top pick of mine for pike action. Both outings I used ZMan Chatterbaits tipped with X-zone plastics (swammers or craws). The lake is not deep, once you cast you need to start your retrieve quickly to keep your lure running above the weeds. Yesterday I caught 5 pike and lost 3 in the first hour on the lake. The Zman chatterbait's thumping helped the pike find the lure. If you like catching pike, try Zman chatterbaits with Xzone lures on Snelling Lake! NOTE: Snelling part of an MN state park, you'll need a day or annual pass. It also has motor restrictions, I fished it from my kayak.
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