Cisco (Lake Herring) fishing at Plantagenet

Come spring, look for cisco (lake herring) tight to the bank in 10 to 40 ft. They move out to 20 to 65 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 60 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 65 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning. A vertical flutter spoon (small) or a drop-shot micro plastic is the honest summer answer here.

Walleye fishing at Plantagenet

Spring walleye on Plantagenet hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 25 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled).

Yellow Perch fishing at Plantagenet

Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 3 to 12 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 15 to 35 ft one. The chart's best answer is Weed flat — weed flat, 4 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Northern Pike fishing at Plantagenet

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 20 ft before dropping to 5 to 15 ft for winter. Spring northern pike concentrate at Weed flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 4 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage most summer days.

Muskellunge fishing at Plantagenet

Start shallow in spring: muskellunge sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 25 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 25 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in the evening and early morning and you'll meet the bite. Throw a double-10 bucktail or a topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) until the fish tell you otherwise.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Plantagenet

Spring puts largemouth bass in skinny water — 2 to 10 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 8 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 15 to 35 ft. Weed flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring largemouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait covers the summer program.

How deep is Plantagenet?

Plantagenet is about 65 ft (20 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1938, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).

What fish are in Plantagenet?

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

Where is the best fishing spot on Plantagenet?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 65 ft of water that rates prime for cisco (lake herring) in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Plantagenet?

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 Plantagenet stocked with fish?

Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Plantagenet was most recently stocked 2025 with 1,479 muskellunge (fingerlings). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Plantagenet?

Fishing on Plantagenet 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.