Six Mile Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-8 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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Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Six Mile Lake is a 1,323-acre lake with 7.77 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 68 feet located southeast of Bena, MN in the Chippewa National Forest. A US Forest Service owned public access and campground is located on the northeast shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Six Mile Lake is in Lake Class 27; lakes in this class are fairly large and deep, supporting diverse fisheries. Other area lakes in this class include Ada, Crooked, Lower Sucker, Pleasant, and Webb Lake. The lake is primarily managed for Northern Pike, Walleye, and Yellow Perch and secondarily for Largemouth Bass and Cisco.
Six Mile Lake provides multi-species angling opportunity. Walleye abundance was above the management goal and lengths ranged from 9 to 21 inches with multiple age classes present in catch. Northern Pike abundance was within the management goal range, though size goals were not met. Pike measured between 16 and 27 inches and averaged 20 inches long. Yellow Perch abundance reached a historic low, though size goals were achieved with the average perch measuring 7 inches. Bluegill abundance was high in 2022, while Black Crappie were not effectively captured in sampling gear. Cisco catch has shown a declining trend since early surveys.
Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include, Black Bullhead, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Six Mile Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Six Mile Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Nushka Lake | 2.8 mi | 79 | |
| Drumbeater Lake | 3.4 mi | 395 | |
| Rice Lake | 3.9 mi | 54 | |
| Hole-In-Bog Lake | 4.3 mi | 74 | |
| Chub Lake | 6.1 mi | 52 | |
| Tamarack Lake | 7.8 mi | 54 | |
| Portage Lake | 8.1 mi | 1,539 | 55 ft |
| LLDRM-Pugnose Lake | 9.2 mi | 15 | |
| Little Winnibigoshish Lake | 9.3 mi | 1,002 | 28 ft |
| Mud Lake | 9.3 mi | 1,421 |
