Fishing Radabaugh Lake in Cass County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Within Cass County, Minnesota, you have Radabaugh Lake. It sits in lake country bush country. Roughly 38 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. For supplies, Staples is 6.2 miles out. The big place round here is Fargo, 99 miles distant. What else is close: Simon Lake 0.7 miles, Mud Lake out at 2.4 miles, Pulvers Lake 2.6 miles, Rice Lake out at 2.8 miles and Johnson Lake 3.4 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Radabaugh Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Cass County cover largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, walleye and northern pike. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Treat Radabaugh Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 7°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Radabaugh Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. 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. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Simon Lake, 0.7 miles out. The position on Radabaugh Lake is worth confirming on the day.