Pine Tree Impoundment Fishing Guide, Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Pine Tree Impoundment lies in Cass County, in Minnesota. It stands 1,355 feet above sea level. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Cass County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Cohasset, 15 miles away. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 139 miles away. Alternatives close at hand: Loon Lake 1.1 miles, Long Lake at 1.3 miles, Spring Lake 2 miles, Folston Lake at 2.5 miles and Mud Lake 3.3 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Pine Tree Impoundment

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Cass County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. At Pine Tree Impoundment light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 67°F on average, January about 5°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Pine Tree Impoundment runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Loon Lake is 1.1 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Pine Tree Impoundment for certain.