Loon Lake Fishing near Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

• Overview

  Loon Lake is a Cass County water, Minnesota side. Land around it is pine and birch. At 19 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Some 19 miles away sits Pequot Lakes, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Fargo, 110 miles distant. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. 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, bluegill, walleye and northern pike. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Loon Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 68°F, with January the cold end at about 6°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Loon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Horseshoe Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Loon Lake is worth confirming on the day.