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Cass Lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities and is home to a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, bass, and panfish, which are popular targets for anglers. The lake is also popular for boating, swimming, and other water-based activities. The lake has a maximum depth of 120 feet, which makes it ideal for swimming and other water sports.
The lake is surrounded by several parks, campgrounds, and resorts, making it a popular vacation destination. The area also offers hiking and biking trails, hunting opportunities, and other outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
Cass Lake is part of a chain of lakes that includes several other lakes, such as Pike Bay, Andrusia Lake, and Kitchi Lake, among others. The chain of lakes offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports.
Overall, Cass Lake is a popular and vibrant natural resource in northern Minnesota, offering a wide range of recreational opportunities and ecological significance. The lake is also known for its picturesque beauty and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat in nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cass Lake, MN
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- What kind of fish can you catch in Cass Lake?
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- Are there topographical lake maps available Cass Lake?
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- Are there any state parks near Cass Lake?
How big is Cass Lake?
How deep is Cass Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Cass Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Bigmouth Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brassy Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Ninespine Stickleback, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom, Trout-Perch and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Cass Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Cass Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Cass Lake?
Are there boat launches on Cass Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Cass Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Cass Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Cass Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Cass Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Background
Cass Lake water levels are affected by the operation of two dams on the Mississippi River. Otter Tail Power Company operates a dam upstream, just below Stump Lake. At the Cass Lake outlet is Knutson Dam, owned and operated by the U.S. Forest Service. The U.S. Forest Service modified the dam during winter 2015-2016 to a fixed-crest rock-arch structure with a gated bypass channel that will increase outlet capacity during high water events.
The Leech Lake Band of Chippewa Indians operates a commercial fishery for Lake Whitefish and Cisco on the Cass Lake chain. A limited subsistence fishery for game species is also allowed for Band members.
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund cleanup site exists on Pike Bay near the south side of Cass Lake. The EPA has placed a consumption advisory on Lake Whitefish from Cass Lake and Pike Bay due to elevated body burdens of dioxins in this species.
There are currently no special fishing regulations in effect on Cass Lake. All species are managed under statewide regulations.
Present Fish Population Status
The Walleye population of Cass Lake is healthy and is comprised of good numbers of fish distributed among numerous size and age classes. The 2016 gill net catch rate was 16.6 fish per net, slightly greater than the long-term median catch rate (13.1 fish/net). Approximately half of the catch was between 12 and 15 inches. There are a number of strong year classes in the population ranging from age 3 to age 8 and these fish should provide good numbers of eater-sized fish for this year as well as the next several seasons. The catch rate for age-0 Walleye (approximately 6 inches) during fall electrofishing was below average, but given the strength of adjacent year classes and good numbers of fish approaching optimal harvest size, the future of the Cass Lake Walleye fishery remains bright.
The gill net catch rate for Yellow Perch (31 per net) was below the long-term median (47 per net). The number of fish over 8 inches in the sample was much improved over 2015 (2016 = 22%; 2015 = 11%) and the largest fish exceeded 12 inches in length. Anglers continue to find pockets of keeper-sized perch and, albeit with a little bit of sorting, catches of nice-sized fish are still possible.
The 2016 Northern Pike catch rate of 3.7 fish per net was greater than the long-term median of 3.1 fish per gill net. Better than usual reproduction the past several years has resulted in an abundance of small fish (< 24 inches). However, Cass Lake remains a place to catch good numbers of medium-sized fish (22 to 30 inches) in the population and these fish represented 33% of the sample during spring trap netting efforts.
What is the average air temp for Cass Lake?
Are there any state parks near Cass Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Cass Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lake Windigo | 0.5 mi | 195 | 25 ft |
| Lost Lake | 2.4 mi | 130 | 31 ft |
| Buck Lake | 2.8 mi | 360 | 40 ft |
| Mission Lake | 3.5 mi | 27 | 20 ft |
| Blue Sky Lake | 4.1 mi | 33 | 46 ft |
| Silver Lake | 4.2 mi | 132 | 55 ft |
| Pike Bay Lake | 4.9 mi | 4,751 | 95 ft |
| Andrusia Lake | 4.9 mi | 1,590 | 60 ft |
| Little Wolf Lake | 5.3 mi | 528 | 24 ft |
| Kitchi Lake | 5.5 mi | 1,858 | 50 ft |
