Thunder 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Lake, MN
- How big is Thunder Lake?
- How deep is Thunder Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Thunder Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Thunder Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Thunder Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Thunder Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Thunder Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Thunder Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Thunder Lake?
How big is Thunder Lake?
How deep is Thunder Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Thunder Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Thunder Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Thunder Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Thunder Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Thunder Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Thunder 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
Walleye fingerlings are currently stocked into Thunder Lake in odd numbered years at the rate of two pounds per littoral acre (452 pounds). Night electrofishing was conducted on Thunder Lake on September 13th, 2023, to monitor the abundance of young-of-the-year (YOY) Walleyes and evaluate the contribution of natural reproduction to the Walleye population. The total sample time was 2 hours, which resulted in a YOY catch rate of 3.0/hour run-time. Previous catch rates have ranged from 0 to 228.3/hour run-time. The length of these fish ranged from 6.6" to 7.5", with a mean length of 7.1". Walleyes age 1 and older were sampled at a catch rate of 3.0/hr. run-time. These Walleyes ranged in size from 9.8" to 16.7", with a mean length of 11.6".
What is the average air temp for Thunder Lake?
Are there any state parks near Thunder 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 Thunder Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Thunder Lake | 1.4 mi | 68 | 47 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 17 | |
| Kidney Lake | 1.8 mi | 56 | 55 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 10 | |
| Little Bass Lake | 2.4 mi | 139 | 30 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.5 mi | 15 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 22 | |
| Bass Lake | 2.8 mi | 195 | 55 ft |
