Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Grave

When the water first warms, cisco (lake herring) slide up into 9 to 35 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 11 to 35 ft, winter 11 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 35 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic rigged through the warm months.

Walleye fishing at Grave

Early season walleye use the shallows, holding in 4 to 15 ft. Summer is a 15 to 35 ft game here, winter an 11 to 35 ft one. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 22 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Tie on a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Yellow Perch fishing at Grave

Spring yellow perch on Grave hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 35 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm.

Northern Pike fishing at Grave

Spring puts northern pike in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 20 ft, wintering in 5 to 15 ft. Spring northern pike concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 1 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Grave

In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for winter largemouth bass. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait most summer days.

Rock Bass fishing at Grave

When the water first warms, rock bass slide up into 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 5 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 12 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 22 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening. Keep a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig rigged through the warm months.

How deep is Grave?

Grave is about 35 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1981 (the DNR's original lake-survey map).

What fish are in Grave?

Anglers target cisco (lake herring), walleye, yellow perch, northern pike, largemouth bass, rock bass, crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead on Grave.

Where is the best fishing spot on Grave?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Grave?

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

Is Grave stocked with fish?

Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Grave was most recently stocked 2025 with 228,000 walleye (fry). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Grave?

Fishing on Grave 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.