Fishing Deep Lake in Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Deep Lake is listed under Cass County, Minnesota. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. About 18 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Cass County list. The closest town, Pequot Lakes, is 15 miles distant. For a city, Fargo is 104 miles off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, walleye and northern pike. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Deep Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 68°F in July and bottom out at 6°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Deep Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Hazelnut Lake is 0.4 miles off. Rules at Deep Lake are worth checking on the day.