Tenmile Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Cass County, Minnesota, sits Tenmile Lake. The land about it is mixed forest. At 7.8 sq miles you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. You have roughly 22 miles of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. It ranks high for size among our Cass County listings. The nearest town is Park Rapids, 23 miles away. Then Pequot Lakes, 28 miles, and Menahga, 29 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Tenmile Lake

  Depth records show about 237 feet at the bottom of the basin. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Tenmile Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 68°F and January about 6°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Tenmile Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Muskrat Lake is 1.3 miles off. Check the position at Tenmile Lake before loading the car.