Fishing at Cascade Lake, Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Cascade Lake is listed under Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The surface lies 1,240 feet up. The water covers some 41 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The nearest town is Crosby, 2.7 miles away. Aitkin is 9.6 miles and Crosslake 15 miles. Neighbouring water: 0.6 miles away is Black Lake, Agate Lake 0.7 miles off, 1.3 miles away is Serpent Lake, Lost Long Lake 1.5 miles off and 1.6 miles away is Reno Lake. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Cascade Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Crow Wing County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Cascade Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 7°F to 69°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Cascade Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a ramp at Serpent East Boat Landing, half a mile out. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Black Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Cascade Lake.