Fishing at Drewery Lake, Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Drewery Lake lies within the bounds of Cass County, Minnesota. It sits in mixed forest. It measures about 155 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It ranks high for size among our Cass County listings. Nearest place of any size is Bemidji, 13 miles away. Further out sit Redby (35 miles) and Red Lake (37 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Drewery Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and walleye. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Drewery Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 4°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Time your trip to Drewery Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Windigo sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Drewery Lake before loading the car.