Cascade

Crow Wing County

Near Deerwood (Crow Wing)

DOW: 18006100

BluegillExcellent · 97PumpkinseedExcellent · 95Northern PikeGood · 61

A 44-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1983.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 60.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1983	60.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 17, 1983	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 95

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 6.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1983	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 17, 1983	6.33	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 61

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.67 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1983	0.67	-	1.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 17, 1983	7.00	-	0.67 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 6.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1983	166.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 17, 1983	6.67	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 15.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1983	17.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 17, 1983	15.67	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1983	46.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 17, 1983	12.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 17, 1983The northern pike abundance is good, but size extremely small. Bluegill abundance is good with some obtaining large size. Bullhead species are abundan…

The northern pike abundance is good, but size extremely small. Bluegill abundance is good with some obtaining large size. Bullhead species are abundant but extremely small. Fish species abundance and size is greatly influenced by occasional winterkills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cascade?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Northern Pike in Cascade. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Cascade?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cascade. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Cascade?

Cascade has a maximum depth of 24 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Cascade last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cascade is from 1983. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Cascade have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Cascade in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Cascade?

No — Cascade has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.