Town Line Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
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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We want to see what you've caught on Town Line Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Town Line Lake, MN
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How big is Town Line Lake?
How deep is Town Line Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Town Line Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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Are there places to stay in the Town Line Lake area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Town Line 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
Town Line (Townline) Lake (DOW# 11-0190, Lake Class 39) is a 698-acre lake with 698 littoral acres, 8.29 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 11 feet located north of Longville, MN. Town Line Lake is within the Chippawa National Forest and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation (LLIR) and is co-managed by MN DNR and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe's Division of Resource Management (DRM). A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) owned public access is located on the west shore. The majority of the shoreline is publicly owned. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Town Line Lake is in lake class 39; lakes in this class typically have a high percentage of littoral area (water depths less than 15 feet deep). Other area lakes in lake class 39 include Big Portage and Mabel. This lake is primarily managed for Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass and secondarily for Northern Pike and Walleye. Partial winterkills are reported and were confirmed in the winters of 1995-1996, 2014-2015, and 2018-2019. There is the potential that more have occurred and remained undocumented.
Town Line Lake offers angling opportunity for Northern Pike and occasionally for quality Yellow Perch. One Bluegill and two Black Crappie were sampled, failing to meet management goals in the most recent survey. Low Bluegill and Black Crappie numbers are likely due to recent winterkill events. No Largemouth were caught in this survey. In the past Largemouth Bass have been stocked following winter kill events. Northern Pike were abundant exceeding the management goal and ranged in length from 12 to 32 inches with an average length of 20 inches long. Anglers are encouraged to harvest Northern Pike under 22 inches long. No Walleye were sampled in this survey. Yellow Perch were present and small in size averaging 6 inches long and ranging in length from 5 to 10 inches.
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 Town Line Lake is infested with Eurasian Watermilfoil. Aquatic Invasive Species (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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Are there any state parks near Town Line 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 Town Line Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | |
| Aultman Lake | 1.1 mi | 25 |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.5 mi | 15 |
| Football Lake | 1.5 mi | 10 |
| Camp Lake | 1.7 mi | 54 |
| Iverson Lake | 1.7 mi | 77 |
| Crown Lake | 1.9 mi | 10 |
| Lundeen Lake | 2.2 mi | 77 |
| County Lake | 2.3 mi | 15 |
| Current Lake | 2.9 mi | 12 |
