Ann Lake/Ogilvie

[bturck]

Guys not sure if this is really the right Forum, but don't see anything closer.
Question: Has anyone ever fished Ann Lake about 4-5 miles north of Ogilvie on #47. Go past it all the time on the way to the hunting camp and Mille Lacs. Pulled it up on DNR lake map and it states maximum depth 17'??? This is a large body of water to have a max of 17', but then it could well be. It indicates a fairly nice crappie population. Just wondering if anyone has ever fished it? Thanks Bill

[NELS-BELLS]

I have fished it years ago in late March. We had to use a plank to get on the ice. All of the fishing activity was in one area north east of the landing. Most likely it is the deepest area on the lake. We had to do a lot of hole hopping but managed to catch a few nice gills and a few crappies. It is a flowage so the water was very dirty when we were there. I've been told that it can get crowded on that lake when the bite is on. I hope that helps you out a little. Good luck!

Nels

[WallyObsession]

I have ice fished this lake a couble times during late ice. Sun fishing was very good with a nice sized fish to boot. Their was also a few decent crappies thrown in the mix. I think it was straight north of the access. Which ever direction left of the access is. It was also a long walk on slick water covered ice. Fished anywhere from 8-10 feet of water.

[Borch]

I haven't fished it far at least 5 years but it was very good for sunfish with a few bonus crappie thrown it. The sunfish were very nice sized too.

[bturck]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. Went past on Sunday on the way to Millie and noted several houses NE near the point and several more right out in front of the bar/resturant left from the access. May have to venture up and see whats biting. Thanks again. Bill

[hip_hop_fisherman]

You can get some more info on Ann in the East Central/Hinckley forum. We have our house out there, right in front of McBee's on the west side of the lake. Not a whole lot happening in that area. Saw someone catch a couple perch the other day but we didn't even get a bite. Heard some reports of sunnies on and off on the North end, but haven't ventured out there myself. You shouldn't have to worry about a crowd, it looked to me like quite a few houses have been taken off. Good Luck if you head out there!

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[IFallsRon]

My bro-in-law and his stepdad go there often and always come home with fish.

[hip_hop_fisherman]

By the way, the max depth is 17'. Basically the center of the lake is the deepest, but there's spots where its a quicker drop. You can get a map, or look at one in the bait shop in Mora.

[bturck]

thanks to all. I appreciate your information. I'm going to have to give this lake a shot. Will also check the other forum as well. Thanks again, good luck to all. bill