Cesar Lake Fishing Guide, Becker County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Cesar Lake lies in Becker County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 1,804 feet. It covers about 12 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Becker County list holds plenty of bigger water. Bagley is the closest town at 21 miles. Further out sit Mahnomen (23 miles) and Fosston (27 miles). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Cesar Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Becker County: bluegill, largemouth bass and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Cesar Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 3°F at the bottom of winter. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Cesar Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Andrews Lake at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Cesar Lake are worth checking on the day.