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Aerie Lake is a popular fishing destination in Minnesota, known for its abundance of walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. The area offers a variety of nearby activities, including hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing during the early morning or late evening hours. The best time to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. Visitors can also take advantage of nearby amenities such as restaurants and shops in the nearby town of Cook.
FEATURED FISH - KELP BASS
Because it is considered to be among the best eating fish and a powerful fighter, it is highly sought by sport fishermen. An omnivorous feeder, it will take most of the local live baits as well as a variety of artificial lures. A favorite rig is a metal jig and whole squid that can be bounced along the bottom. The best fishing is summer to fall although it can be fished year round in some areas. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The color of this species is brown to olive green with pale blotches on the back, becoming lighter below. They are easily distinguished from the sand basses by the fact that the third, fourth and fifth dorsal spines are about the same length, whereas the third dorsal spine of the sand basses is much longer than the fourth and fifth.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Black Bullhead
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Black Crappie
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Yellow Perch
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Northern Pike
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Silver Redhorse
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Green Sunfish
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Walleye
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Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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TURKEY RIVER AT SPILLVILLE
2024-12-13T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
159cfs | 2.49ft | 1067ft |
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SOUTH FORK ZUMBRO RIVER AT ROCHESTER
2024-12-05T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
454cfs | 2.28ft | 951ft |
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CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
288cfs | 2.43ft | 977ft |
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LITTLE CEDAR RIVER NEAR IONIA
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
49cfs | 3.04ft | 1000ft |
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WAPSIPINICON RIVER NEAR TRIPOLI
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
63cfs | 6.96ft | 1019ft |
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CEDAR RIVER AT CEDAR FALLS
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
820cfs | 78.70ft | 853ft |
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CEDAR RIVER AT WATERLOO
2024-12-13T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
755cfs | 5.52ft | 823ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Unionville City RV Park | |||
| Lake Sugema County Park | |||
| Lake Wapello State Park | |||
| Bentonsport | |||
| Waubonsie Trail Park | |||
| Drakesville City Park |
