 Camp Liberty Resort is located on the West end of
8th Crow Wing Lake. Here we are able to fish not only
8th Crow Wing Lake but also 9th and 10th Crow Wing Lakes
as well. All three lakes combined offer 892 acres of
fishing. Each lake is completely different from each
other and provides excellent fishing to every kind of
angler.
8th Crow Wing Lake is the largest of the three lakes at
492 acres with the deepest spot in the lake at 30ft. and
an average depth at 21ft. 8th provides a diverse fishing
opportunity for the novice angler as well as the most
experienced angler. 8th is well known for Walleye,
Largemouth Bass, Crappie, and Panfish, as well as Trophy
Northern Pike. Early spring and fall is the best time to
fish for Walleye. Most of the attention for spring
Walleye fishing is focused on the north and west
shoreline and the channel opening leading into 9th. As
the water warms up most of the attention turns to the
large sunken island and humps that run from the south to
the north. The sunken island is a favorite spot for all
anglers. Here you will find abundance
 of Walleye, Panfish, Bass, and Crappie and of course large Northern
Pike. Each year we have several Northerns caught that
are over the 40" mark which tops the scales at around
18-20lbs. Panfishermen will love the abundance of
bluegill, sunfish and crappie. Spring and summer are the
best times for all panfish. With Crappies no better time
is early spring and into summer. Largemouth bass
fishermen will be in heaven on this lake. Bass are
common in the 2-4lbs range and with a good chance at
catching a 5lb fish. Lots of lilly pads and bulrushes
provide excellent habitat for bass. The sunken island
and the large reed bed adjacent to the resort are
favorite spots for many anglers. Bass fisherman find
success throughout the year. From late May to late
September Bass fishing rarely slows down.
 9th Crow Wing Lake is a completely different lake
than 8th. 9th is quite a bit deeper all around with the
deepest hole at 65ft and an average depth at 17ft. 9th
has lots of structure to choose from. The west side of
the lake has fou bays with good weeds that provide
excellent cover for Bass, Crappie, and Panfish. The
inlet and outlet areas of the rivers are good for
Panfish, Crappie, and Bass throughout the year. The
northwest and southwest corners of the lake provide
excellent habitat for both Northern Pike and Bass. But
don't forget to check the inlet and outlet of the river,
Northern Pike cruise these areas looking for Panfish and
Yellow Perch. Spring and fall is the prime time for
Crappies. Fish the shallow bays in the spring when the
Crappie and Panfish are spawning. Come fall Crappies
move out of these bays and position themselves on the
points of these bays.
10th Crow Wing Lake is the smallest of the three lakes
coming in at 173 acres and an average depth of 12ft.
10th is primarily fished for Crappies and for good
reason; there are lots of them as well as good Panfish
and Bass. The lake tends to be flat except at either end
of the lake and in the middle where you will find deep
holes in the 30-40ft range. Most of the lake is relative
flat, 10 to 15ft deep which is where you will find the
majority of your Crappies. Early spring and fall are by
far the best times to catch Crappies. Although summer is
also a great time. Fish the 10 to 15 ft areas in the
early morning and evening when these slabs come into
feed. The lakes has good vegetation all around. The
north end of the lake is a favorite spot for Bass angles
anytime of the year. Make sure you fish the reed bed
along the east end of the lake by the public access. For
you Northern Pike fishermen check out the north end of
the lake and also the south est end near the river. Here
you will find thick lilly pads and deep water which big
Northern Pike love. |
