Cascade Lake
Cook County, Minnesota
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How big is Cascade Lake?
How deep is Cascade Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Cascade Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Central Mudminnow and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Cascade Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Cascade is a 451-acre lake located 18 miles north of Lutsen and access is through a public boat landing on the southeast corner of the lake. Cascade Lake is managed for walleye and northern pike. The 2023 standard survey was conducted to evaluate the survival and growth of the walleye and northern pike populations.
Walleye catch rates were high in 2023 and had been increasing since 1998. Walleye ranged from 7.4 to 22.1 inches with a mean length of 15.9 inches. Age distribution of captured walleye indicated fish from 14 different year classes, all naturally reproduced with the oldest fish being 19 years old. Growth rates were average until walleye reached about 18 inches in size, then walleye grew very slowly reaching a maximum size of only 22 inches. The relatively high abundance of walleye and low abundance of prey may be limiting overall growth, but Cascade Lake supports an excellent naturally reproducing walleye fishery for anglers interested in good catch rates.
The northern pike catch of 2023 was historically low and below average for similar lakes in the area. Size structure of the northern pike captured ranged from 9.25 to 29.4 inches with a mean length of 20.2 inches. Anglers targeting northern pike in Cascade Lake have the ability to encounter some larger individuals.
Yellow perch abundance was low and had been declining since 1988. This is not surprising as walleye populations were increasing over this same time frame. The white sucker catch was also the lowest recorded and likely do not provide much forage for northern pike or walleye.
Cook County, Minnesota lakes continue to be susceptible to aquatic invasive species introductions. Invasive species have the potential to significantly alter fish communities and overall lake health. Anglers should clean watercraft and fishing gear, drain all water, and dispose of unused bait in the trash to prevent accidental introductions.
Are there any state parks near Cascade 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 Cascade Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Cascade Lake | 1.1 mi | 262 | 9 ft |
| Tomash Lake | 1.2 mi | 95 | 5 ft |
| Babble Lake | 1.2 mi | 20 | |
| Jock Mock Lake | 1.4 mi | 20 | 20 ft |
| Lake Gust | 2.2 mi | 143 | 6 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 12 | |
| Star Lake | 2.7 mi | 107 | 13 ft |
| East Pipe Lake | 2.8 mi | 105 | 12 ft |
| Swamp Lake | 2.8 mi | 92 | 8 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 10 |
