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Fishing Pine Island: what the data says
41-acre lake near Aitkin County. The lake tops out around 8 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Pumpkinseed fishing at Pine Island
Spring pumpkinseed on Pine Island hold shallow, usually 1 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring pumpkinseed. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dusk | Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & dawn | Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly) |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & dawn | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Brown Bullhead fishing at Pine Island
Start shallow in spring: brown bullhead sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 7 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Pine Island?
Pine Island is about 8 ft 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 Pine Island?
Anglers target pumpkinseed, brown bullhead on Pine Island.
Where is the best fishing spot on Pine Island?
Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Pine Island?
For pumpkinseed, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Carlson · Hill · Black Shadow · Hammal · Round · Blue
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