Duck 13-Acre Depth Map & Fishing Spots (MN)

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Duck, MN

Max 45 ft

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Where to start

Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · colder nights and shortening days start the push in early September — shiners slide out of open water toward warmer shallows and run up the rivers; the Rainy River run off Lake of the Woods is the marquee version

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Spring crawfish emergence · forageApr 1 – Jun 15 · in ~6 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyJun 15 – Aug 15 · in ~9 months

Know the rules

Minnesota DNR fishing regulations Buy a license

Minnesota season openers

Southeast trout	Jan 1, 2026	Southeastern inland streams
Stream trout	Apr 11, 2026	Statewide inland streams
Fishing opener	May 9, 2026	Minnesota waters
Muskellunge	Jun 6, 2026	Minnesota waters
Fishing opener (2027)	May 15, 2027	Minnesota waters

From the MN DNR seasons page (2026-08-10). Special regulations override statewide rules on many waters.

Seasons, limits and license rules vary by water and change every year — always check the official rules before you fish.

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Duck: what the data says

13-acre lake near Itasca County. The lake tops out around 45 ft. Bathymetry on this water is estimated from its real outline and maximum depth. Use it to shortlist water, then verify with your electronics — and never navigate by it. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.

The drawn water covers 13 acres wrapped in 0.6 miles of bank. At index 1.2 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. 23% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. It sits in Itasca County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Bass, is 1 mi to the southeast.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Duck

Come spring, look for smallmouth bass tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 45 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline break: a drop-off around 20 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Ned rig, Tube jig
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn & dusk	Shoreline break (20 ft)	Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig
Fall	8 to 25 ft	midday & dawn	Shoreline break (20 ft)	Jerkbait, Blade bait
Winter	20 to 45 ft	midday	Shoreline break (20 ft)	Blade bait, Hair jig

Notable structure

Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 38 ft.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 38 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 20 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft

Duck fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Duck specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Duck?

Duck is about 45 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Duck?

Anglers target smallmouth bass on Duck.

Where is the best fishing spot on Duck?

Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Duck?

For smallmouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Duck?

Fishing on Duck is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Bass 1 mi · Sucker 1 mi · Erskine 1 mi · Larson 2 mi · Coon 3 mi · Pickerel 3 mi · Deer 3 mi · Battle 4 mi · Little Coon 4 mi · Wilson 5 mi · Poplar 5 mi · Little Bass 5 mi

See how Duck stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Minnesota

More water nearby: Itasca County fishing maps (371 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.