Cannon Lake

  • dr_hook
    Minnestrista
    Posts: 203
    September 8, 2004 at 12:39 pm #1292163

    Decided to try new waters and after looking at the lake maps, creel info, etc., it looked like a great option for walleye or largemouth bass. In fact, it reminded me of the prairie lakes back home in SD….shallow, fertile, with little structure and great for trolling cranks. Not to mention, some great shoreline fishing potential (pitching jigs, chasing bass, etc.). Anyway, fished it Monday with no luck….I am certain the cold front conditions were not in my favor.

    So, what can anyone tell me about this lake? No doubt, I’ll be back….I am much too curious to leave it alone.

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    September 8, 2004 at 1:08 pm #320302

    Slip bobbers after dark on the rock piles right out from the landing,trolling cranks on the river channle can be very good,they really relate to that structure.The narrows where it goes under the highway will also produce.Stuart

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    September 8, 2004 at 4:07 pm #320326

    I’ve never done very well there during the day but as Stuart said… after dark. October and even November full moon periods can be very productive.

    alkfish
    St Paul MN
    Posts: 223
    September 8, 2004 at 9:51 pm #320390

    Cannon is a feast or famine lake. Never forget that it IS a river system and fish move in and out of spots a lot. Bass are there, but there are so many other lakes the produce better in the area. Fished Cannon last night and only hooked 4 bass.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    September 11, 2004 at 3:52 pm #320671

    Crankbaits have taken lots of fish on Cannon. Shadraps work very well. I have also caught lots of walleyes working the long rock reef/bar point thats out off a ways to the right from the public landing using the good o’l 3-way and floater rig with crawlers. Bottom bouncers and spinners with crawlers will work also. But yes, one day will be hot and the next time you really have to work to figure out the fish.
    Thanks, Bill

    dr_hook
    Minnestrista
    Posts: 203
    September 13, 2004 at 2:27 am #320759

    Thanks Bill. I am intrigued and will continue to give this lake chance. Any ice fishing on it?

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    September 14, 2004 at 2:07 am #320914

    Yes, but it is a dangerous lake due to not only river current but also ”springs” so you must be very carefull. Get a good map that will hopefully show where all or most of them are, always travel with a friend and take a rope and wear a life jacket under your winter coat for extra warmth and safety is smart. Better safe than sorry. Thanks, Bill

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