Lembke Lake Fishing in Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  The Cass County end of Minnesota holds Lembke Lake. The ground round it is lake country bush. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Cass County standards. 25 miles away sits Park Rapids, the nearest town. After that come Bemidji at 29 miles and Menahga at 34 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lembke Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Cass County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Lembke Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 6°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lembke Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Walker Marine is half a mile from the water and covers boat needs. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. Dean's Bait sits half a mile out and is marked for fishing. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Little Bass Lake is 1.2 miles distant. For Lembke Lake in particular, ask before you travel.