Lee Lake near Pequot Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lee Lake is one of the Cass County listings for Minnesota. It sits in pine and birch. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Pequot Lakes, 22 miles off. The big place round here is Fargo, 104 miles distant. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here. It repays a second visit more than a first.

• Where to Fish on Lee Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, walleye and northern pike. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Lee Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 68°F, while January sits near 5°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Lee Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Sleepy Island Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Lee Lake.