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Bear Head Lake is a popular fishing area located in Minnesota, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near weed beds or drop-offs. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80°F. However, fishing can also be good during the fall and winter months.
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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Burbot
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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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CEDAR RIVER AT JANESVILLE
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
867cfs | 1.21ft | 859ft |
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ROOT RIVER NEAR PILOT MOUND
2024-12-01T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
544cfs | 7.82ft | 855ft |
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CEDAR RIVER AT WAVERLY
2024-12-25T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
600cfs | 4.97ft | 895ft |
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BEAVER CREEK AT NEW HARTFORD
2024-12-13T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
61cfs | 1.29ft | 890ft |
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SHELL ROCK RIVER AT SHELL ROCK
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
273cfs | 7.82ft | 882ft |
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WEST FORK CEDAR RIVER AT FINCHFORD
2024-12-13T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
158cfs | 6.37ft | 859ft |
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ROOT RIVER NEAR HOUSTON
2024-12-04T01:45:00.000-06:00 |
630cfs | 3.31ft | 670ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Salisbury City Park | |||
| Frank Russell | |||
| Mark Twain State Park | |||
| Wakonda State Park | |||
| Macon Co Park | |||
| Rothwell Park |
