Cass
Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Minnesota and is
located in both Cass and Beltrami Counties. This lake
is full of structure, with nice holes and weedlines
that typically hold great numbers of forage fish to
supply food for gamefish. Strong fishing activity begins
on Cass Lake in the spring with hungry Walleye and Crappie.
Allens Bay at the west end of the lower arm is an early
season favorite for many experienced anglers on Cass
Lake. A shallow, weedy coastline, rocky points, and
holes as deep as 50 feet are productive spots for Walleye
fishing in the morning. Use shiners or leeches along
drop-offs to get their attention. Northern Pike fishing
on Cass Lake can sometimes be very good at the Mississippi
River inlet around both Star and Cedar Islands and on
the west side, in addition to near the river's outlet
in the northeast. Because Cass Lake has plenty of deep
places up to 120 feet, Walleye and Northern Pike fishing
is good during the hot summer months. It is also possible
to find some big Muskie in Cass Lake and the region
around Cedar Island at the south part of the lake is
a good spot to fish. Cass Lake has an average depth
of 46 feet, with a maximum depth of 120 feet.
