Ivins Lake Fishing Guide, Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Set in Cass County, Minnesota, this is Ivins Lake. It lies 1,394 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Cass County list holds plenty of bigger water. Crosslake sits 28 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Fargo is 112 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Ivins Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Ivins Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 6°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Ivins Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Tepee Lake sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. For Ivins Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.