Ponto Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 8-9 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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We want to see what you've caught on Ponto Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Ponto Lake, MN
- How big is Ponto Lake?
- How deep is Ponto Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Ponto Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Ponto Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Ponto Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Ponto Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Ponto Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Ponto Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Ponto Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Ponto Lake?
How big is Ponto Lake?
How deep is Ponto Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Ponto Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Ponto Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Ponto Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Ponto Lake?
Are there boat launches on Ponto Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Ponto Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Minnesota DNR Fisheries IBI program staff delineated the floating leaf and emergent aquatic vegetation of Ponto lake 09/08/2023, following the protocols listed in the MN DNR Lake Plant Mapping Manual. There were a total of 7.6 acres of floating and emergent plants mapped. This consisted of 0.5 acres of emergent dominated plant communities and 7.1 acres of floating leaf plant communities. Emergent and floating-leaf vegetation was limited to just a few sections of shoreline. The following taxa were noted during the survey: arrowhead (Sagittaria spp.), bulrush (round-stem group) (Schoenoplectus spp.), burreed Emergent Group (Sparganium spp.), cattail (Typha spp.), floating pondweed (Potamogeton natans), sedge (Carex spp.), spikerush (Eleocharis spp.), water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia), watershield (Brasenia schreberi), white waterlily (Nymphaea odorata), and yellow waterlily (Nuphar variegata). For more information see map and summary table below.
What is the average air temp for Ponto Lake?
Are there any state parks near Ponto Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Ponto Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| One Lake | 0.9 mi | 73 | 35 ft |
| Tamarack Lake | 1.3 mi | 42 | |
| Round Lake | 1.4 mi | 67 | |
| Two Lake | 1.4 mi | 45 | 25 ft |
| Long Lake | 1.4 mi | 246 | 37 ft |
| Island Lake | 1.5 mi | 184 | 40 ft |
| Stony Lake | 1.7 mi | 30 | |
| Hand Lake | 1.8 mi | 289 | 57 ft |
| Rush Lake | 1.8 mi | 128 | |
| Sand Lake | 2.0 mi | 149 | 54 ft |
