Rabbits Lake in Cass County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Rabbits Lake is set in Cass County, Minnesota. It sits in rolling bush. Around 112 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Nearest place of any size is Bemidji, 27 miles away. Cohasset is 36 miles and Redby 39 miles. Other water nearby: Raven Lake within 1.1 miles, Sugar Lake sits 2.3 miles out, Minisogama Lake within 2.5 miles, Sugar Lake Impoundment sits 2.6 miles out and Kenogama Lake within 2.9 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Rabbits 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. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Rabbits Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 5°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It holds true on Rabbits Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Raven Lake, 1.1 miles out. Signs at Rabbits Lake carry more weight than any list.