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The Ball Club Lake fishing area is located in northern Minnesota and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, muskie, bass, and panfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for Ball Club Lake include using live bait and fishing during low light conditions. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average around 70°F. However, spring and fall can also offer good fishing opportunities for walleye and muskie.
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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Rock Bass
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Bluegill
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Bowfin
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Black Bullhead
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Brown Bullhead
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Burbot
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Black Crappie
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Yellow Perch
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Northern Pike
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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PRAIRIE RIVER NEAR TACONITE
2024-12-02T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
105cfs | 2.93ft | 1332ft |
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WATONWAN RIVER NEAR GARDEN CITY
2024-12-05T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
9cfs | 0.96ft | 931ft |
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MINNESOTA RIVER AT MANKATO
2024-11-29T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
1400cfs | 3.94ft | 759ft |
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STRAIGHT RIVER NEAR FARIBAULT
2024-12-04T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
607cfs | 5.32ft | 1069ft |
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LITTLE COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR COURTLAND
2024-11-29T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
32cfs | 3.02ft | 810ft |
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LE SUEUR RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN
2024-11-29T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
235cfs | 2.18ft | 776ft |
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BLUE EARTH RIVER NEAR RAPIDAN
2024-12-17T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
1280cfs | 9.13ft | 807ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Big Bog State Rec Area | |||
| Lofgren Memorial Park | |||
| Southwest - Rushing River Provincial Park | |||
| Caliper Lake Provincial Park | |||
| Washkish Park | |||
| Bass Lake |
