Fish Lake Fishing in Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Fish Lake lies in Cass County, Minnesota. The country here is pine and birch. It measures about 35 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The closest town, Pequot Lakes, is 25 miles distant. For a city, Fargo is 109 miles off. Within easy reach: Sylvester Lake just 0.5 miles, High Bank Lake near enough 0.6 miles, Woodchuck Lake just 0.7 miles, Three Island Lake near enough 0.9 miles and Young Lake just 1.1 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Fish Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Cass County records list largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and walleye among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Fish Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 68°F, with January the cold end at about 6°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Fish Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data records a boat ramp 0.9 miles out. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Sylvester Lake, 0.5 miles out. What applies at Fish Lake may have changed since it was mapped.