Schram Lake near Bemidji: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Cass County, Schram Lake is a Minnesota water. It sits in mixed forest country. With some 129 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Bemidji is the closest place, 18 miles off. Fargo sits 114 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Schram Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Cass County: largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Schram Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 4°F in January and 67°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Schram Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Tank Lake, 1.6 miles out. Ask locally about Schram Lake if anything is unclear.