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Minnesota›Best lakes›Panfish›Cass County

MN · ranked by public data

Best Panfish Lakes by DNR Survey System and Lake-Scale Opportunity in Cass County, Minnesota

34 Cass County lakes have exact-water DNR survey evidence for panfish; 34 lakes with status, survey, or report evidence met our criteria, out of 612 documented lakes in the county. Updated July 2026.

  1. Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 13 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1

    192.3system score
    737 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Baby Lake

    available
    46.96, -94.36737 acres | 69 ft maxVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    92.3 within-system score · 4,792.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 6.5 fish/net set · 1990 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 92.3/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 4,792.6 (6.5 fish/net set × 737 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 6.5 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1990
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 1.5-13.8 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  2. 261.6system score
    225 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Lawrence Lake

    limited
    46.82, -93.93225 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    61.6 within-system score · 825.4 lake-scale opportunity index · 3.67 fish/net set · 2022 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 61.6/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 825.4 (3.67 fish/net set × 225 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 3.67 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2022
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 1.5-13.8 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  3. 340.6system score
    260 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Horseshoe Lake

    limited
    46.85, -94.47260 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    40.6 within-system score · 390.5 lake-scale opportunity index · 1.5 fish/net set · 2024 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 40.6/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 390.5 (1.5 fish/net set × 260 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 1.5 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2024
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 1.5-13.8 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  4. 417.9system score
    142 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Jack Lake

    limited
    47.06, -94.45142 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    17.9 within-system score · 166.1 lake-scale opportunity index · 1.17 fish/net set · 1980 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 17.9/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 166.1 (1.17 fish/net set × 142 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 1.17 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1980
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 1.5-13.8 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  5. 514.5system score
    358 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Island Lake

    limited
    46.93, -94.04358 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    14.5 within-system score · 118.2 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.33 fish/net set · 2004 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 14.5/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 118.2 (0.33 fish/net set × 358 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.33 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2004
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 1.5-13.8 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  6. 67.7system score
    364 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Hay Lake

    limited
    46.87, -94.28364 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    7.7 within-system score · 61.8 lake-scale opportunity index · 0.17 fish/net set · 2014 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 7.7/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 61.8 (0.17 fish/net set × 364 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 0.17 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2014
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard gill nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 1.5-13.8 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  7. Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 2 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1

    191.8system score
    358 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Island Lake

    limited
    46.93, -94.04358 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    91.8 within-system score · 716.6 lake-scale opportunity index · 2 fish/net set · 2022 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 91.8/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 716.6 (2 fish/net set × 358 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 2 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2022
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 0.5-2.2 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  8. 287.6system score
    737 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Baby Lake

    available
    46.96, -94.36737 acres | 69 ft maxVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    87.6 within-system score · 1,290.3 lake-scale opportunity index · 1.75 fish/net set · 1990 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 87.6/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 1,290.3 (1.75 fish/net set × 737 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 1.75 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 1990
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 0.5-2.2 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  9. 382.4system score
    225 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Lawrence Lake

    limited
    46.82, -93.93225 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    82.4 within-system score · 425.1 lake-scale opportunity index · 1.89 fish/net set · 2022 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 82.4/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 425.1 (1.89 fish/net set × 225 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 1.89 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2022
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 0.5-2.2 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
  10. 464.9system score
    364 acres

    Cass County, MN

    Hay Lake

    limited
    46.87, -94.28364 acresVerified public accessblack crappie, bluegill

    64.9 within-system score · 403.7 lake-scale opportunity index · 1.11 fish/net set · 2014 DNR survey

    How this within-system rank was determined
    • Within-system score: 64.9/100
    • Lake scale (55%): opportunity index 403.7 (1.11 fish/net set × 364 acres; not a fish count)
    • Survey rate (35%): 1.11 fish/net set
    • Survey recency (10%): 2014
    • Survey method: Minnesota DNR standard trap nets, lake class 23, standard summer august
    • Minnesota DNR lake class 23 normal range 0.5-2.2 fish/net set
    • DNR abundance label: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • DNR fisheries survey evidence: Recorded in DNR fisheries survey (black crappie)
    • Species fishing reports: not covered by this ranking dataset
    • Stocking history: not covered by this ranking dataset
RankLakeCountyAcresSystem scorePrimary score signalSurvey measurementMetric yearDNR statusPanfish stocking
5Horseshoe LakeCass26034.6index 114.50.44 fish/net set2014No record—
6Jack LakeCass1420.0index 24.10.17 fish/net set1980No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 7 7 to 43 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Baby LakeCass73792.3index 19,354.726.25 fish/net set1990No record—
2Lawrence LakeCass22559.7index 3,148.714 fish/net set2022No record—
3Hay LakeCass36457.7index 4,160.711.44 fish/net set2014No record—
4Island LakeCass35850.7index 2,945.28.22 fish/net set2022No record—
5Horseshoe LakeCass26043.5index 1,822.27 fish/net set2024No record—
6Jack LakeCass1420.0index 224.31.58 fish/net set1980No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 7 7 to 43 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Jack LakeCass14275.8index 7,098.550 fish/net set1994No record—
2Baby LakeCass73773.2index 12,409.116.83 fish/net set2024No record—
3Grave LakeCass37360.8index 9,089.124.38 fish/net set1979No record—
4Island LakeCass35857.8index 8,470.223.64 fish/net set1979No record—
5Lawrence LakeCass22550.6index 6,432.428.6 fish/net set1968No record—
6Hay LakeCass3649.1index 2,425.96.67 fish/net set2019No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 13 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Grave LakeCass37392.0index 13,846.237.14 fish/net set1979No record—
2Lawrence LakeCass22558.9index 3,974.217.67 fish/net set1968No record—
3Baby LakeCass73755.1index 3,443.34.67 fish/net set2024No record—
4Jack LakeCass14215.7index 166.11.17 fish/net set1994No record—
5Island LakeCass3582.0index 60.90.17 fish/net set1979No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 2 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lawrence LakeCass22590.0index 809.73.6 fish/net set1968No record—
2Island LakeCass35872.5index 716.62 fish/net set1979No record—
3Baby LakeCass73759.1index 4940.67 fish/net set2024No record—
4Hay LakeCass36444.5index 243.70.67 fish/net set2019No record—
5Jack LakeCass1424.6index 46.90.33 fish/net set1994No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 24 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Inguadona LakeCass1,13383.8index 5,857.25.17 fish/net set2016No record—
2Boy LakeCass3,30881.4index 10,353.33.13 fish/net set2025No record—
3Girl LakeCass42872.7index 2,616.26.11 fish/net set1997No record—
4Blackwater LakeCass77145.4index 1,288.31.67 fish/net set2023No record—
5Little Thunder LakeCass2584.3index 1290.5 fish/net set2009No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Boy LakeCass3,30889.9index 2,877.70.87 fish/net set2025No record—
2Inguadona LakeCass1,13378.1index 1,132.91 fish/net set2016No record—
3Blackwater LakeCass77126.0index 424.30.55 fish/net set2023No record—
4Little Thunder LakeCass25818.5index 183.20.71 fish/net set2014No record—
5Girl LakeCass4286.1index 239.80.56 fish/net set1997No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 5 6 to 42 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Boy LakeCass3,308100.0index 59,109.517.87 fish/net set2025No record—
2Inguadona LakeCass1,13345.3index 8,496.97.5 fish/net set2016No record—
3Blackwater LakeCass77142.4index 5,747.37.45 fish/net set2023No record—
4Girl LakeCass42816.7index 2,380.75.56 fish/net set1997No record—
5Little Thunder LakeCass2586.1index 957.53.71 fish/net set2014No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 23 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 13 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Horseshoe LakeCass26092.1index 24,990.796 fish/net set1987No record—
2Grave LakeCass37323.3index 290.80.78 fish/net set2014No record—
3Hay LakeCass36413.6index 301.90.83 fish/net set1980No record—
4Bass LakeCass19512.3index 97.40.5 fish/net set2012No record—
5Jack LakeCass1425.6index 710.5 fish/net set1999No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 2 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Bass LakeCass19597.9index 627.13.22 fish/net set2023No record—
2Hay LakeCass36483.8index 683.81.88 fish/net set2024No record—
3Horseshoe LakeCass26054.4index 359.21.38 fish/net set1987No record—
4Grave LakeCass37340.6index 208.80.56 fish/net set2014No record—
5Jack LakeCass1428.4index 46.90.33 fish/net set2018No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 23 standard trap nets normal 7 7 to 43 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Horseshoe LakeCass26090.0index 19,945.776.62 fish/net set1987No record—
2Hay LakeCass36433.9index 6,637.518.25 fish/net set2024No record—
3Grave LakeCass37324.6index 5,633.215.11 fish/net set2014No record—
4Jack LakeCass14217.9index 3,580.525.22 fish/net set2018No record—
5Bass LakeCass19510.4index 3,158.816.22 fish/net set2023No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Inguadona LakeCass1,13372.0index 849.70.75 fish/net set2024No record—
2Boy LakeCass3,30864.1index 1,091.60.33 fish/net set2021No record—
3Hand LakeCass28963.3index 404.91.4 fish/net set1990No record—
4Girl LakeCass4285.0index 141.30.33 fish/net set2007No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 5 6 to 42 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Boy LakeCass3,30864.1index 18,093.45.47 fish/net set2021No record—
2Inguadona LakeCass1,13350.6index 8,870.87.83 fish/net set2024No record—
3Hand LakeCass28946.0index 4,511.715.6 fish/net set1990No record—
4Girl LakeCass42811.8index 3,185.77.44 fish/net set2007No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 4 to 43 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Wolf LakeCass52590.0index 32,089.261.17 fish/net set1991No record—
2Bowen LakeCass18253.3index 3,339.218.33 fish/net set2019No record—
3Child LakeCass28534.2index 903.63.17 fish/net set2024No record—
4Little Webb LakeCass2264.5index 74.60.33 fish/net set2006No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Bowen LakeCass182100.0index 344.31.89 fish/net set2019No record—
2Little Wolf LakeCass52544.8index 173.10.33 fish/net set1991No record—
3Child LakeCass28538.0index 94.10.33 fish/net set2008No record—
4Little Webb LakeCass2265.4index 24.90.11 fish/net set2006No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 6 1 to 46 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Webb LakeCass22693.2index 2,839.112.56 fish/net set2006No record—
2Child LakeCass28592.2index 2,913.110.22 fish/net set2024No record—
3Bowen LakeCass18250.4index 1,537.58.44 fish/net set2019No record—
4Little Wolf LakeCass5250.0index 1,049.22 fish/net set1991No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 24 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Boy LakeCass3,30898.2index 25,568.97.73 fish/net set2021No record—
2Inguadona LakeCass1,13382.0index 8,021.17.08 fish/net set2024No record—
3Girl LakeCass4280.0index 3340.78 fish/net set2007No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 4 to 43 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Bowen LakeCass18290.0index 29,147.2160 fish/net set1967No record—
2Little Wolf LakeCass52561.8index 19,17936.56 fish/net set2024No record—
3Child LakeCass2851.9index 2,636.69.25 fish/net set1978No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Wolf LakeCass52594.1index 582.31.11 fish/net set2024No record—
2Bowen LakeCass18241.7index 218.61.2 fish/net set1967No record—
3Child LakeCass2851.9index 1910.67 fish/net set1978No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 6 1 to 46 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Wolf LakeCass525100.0index 8,802.616.78 fish/net set2024No record—
2Child LakeCass28514.6index 2,374.48.33 fish/net set1978No record—
3Bowen LakeCass1821.9index 1,603.18.8 fish/net set1967No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 8 to 22 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Big Sand LakeCass73196.3index 16,442.122.5 fish/net set2014No record—
2Crystal LakeCass19020.4index 728.53.83 fish/net set2025No record—
3Hovde LakeCass1330.0index 398.93 fish/net set1995No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 8 to 40 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Big Portage LakeCass90291.4index 5,865.26.5 fish/net set2023No record—
2Lake GeorgeCass61285.1index 4,899.68 fish/net set1990No record—
3Little Sand LakeCass4139.7index 781.11.89 fish/net set2022No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 2 5 to 25 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Sand LakeCass41399.7index 60,935.5147.44 fish/net set2022No record—
2Big Portage LakeCass90246.1index 8,121.19 fish/net set2023No record—
3Lake GeorgeCass6120.0index 306.20.5 fish/net set1990No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard gill nets normal 3 4 to 43 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Bowen LakeCass18291.1index 7,984.543.83 fish/net set2024No record—
2Little Wolf LakeCass52580.9index 17,138.432.67 fish/net set2019No record—
3Little Webb LakeCass2266.0index 151.40.67 fish/net set2022No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Webb LakeCass22696.0index 169.50.75 fish/net set2022No record—
2Little Wolf LakeCass52551.0index 115.40.22 fish/net set2019No record—
3Bowen LakeCass18210.0index 200.11 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 31 standard trap nets normal 6 1 to 46 6 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Webb LakeCass22692.3index 4,972.922 fish/net set2022No record—
2Little Wolf LakeCass52560.1index 5,41910.33 fish/net set2019No record—
3Bowen LakeCass18210.0index 1,517.58.33 fish/net set2024No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 8 to 40 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Big Portage LakeCass90290.0index 16,58518.38 fish/net set2012No record—
2Lake GeorgeCass61231.8index 918.71.5 fish/net set2025No record—
3Little Sand LakeCass4130.8index 181.80.44 fish/net set2013No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 6 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Big Portage LakeCass90265.8index 902.31 fish/net set2012No record—
2Little Sand LakeCass41363.4index 644.71.56 fish/net set2013No record—
3Lake GeorgeCass61210.0index 459.30.75 fish/net set2025No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 2 5 to 25 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Little Sand LakeCass41390.8index 135,282.2327.33 fish/net set2013No record—
2Lake GeorgeCass61210.0index 7,961.913 fish/net set2025No record—
3Big Portage LakeCass9027.5index 11,730.413 fish/net set2012No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 7 to 46 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake ThirteenCass555100.0index 6,748.512.17 fish/net set2014No record—
2Lake AdaCass9630.0index 481.70.5 fish/net set1975No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 4 4 to 49 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake AdaCass96390.0index 50,949.552.89 fish/net set1975No record—
2Lake ThirteenCass55510.0index 6,715.212.11 fish/net set2014No record—
Ranked within standard summer august mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 8 to 22 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Crystal LakeCass190100.0index 1,964.810.33 fish/net set2015No record—
2Hovde LakeCass1330.0index 465.43.5 fish/net set1990No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 7 1 to 33 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Gull LakeCass10,01065.0index 134,834.313.47 fish/net set2025No record—
2Little Boy LakeCass1,45235.0index 38,71626.67 fish/net set2012No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 0 3 to 1 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Gull LakeCass10,010100.0index 14,714.71.47 fish/net set2025No record—
2Little Boy LakeCass1,4520.0index 261.30.18 fish/net set2012No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 3 7 to 42 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Gull LakeCass10,010100.0index 286,985.828.67 fish/net set2025No record—
2Little Boy LakeCass1,4520.0index 18,871.713 fish/net set2012No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 7 to 46 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake ThirteenCass55590.0index 27,631.749.83 fish/net set1979No record—
2Lake AdaCass96310.0index 2,003.72.08 fish/net set2022No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Crystal LakeCass190100.0index 380.42 fish/net set2025No record—
2Big Sand LakeCass7310.0index 306.90.42 fish/net set2014No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 4 to 28 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Big Sand LakeCass73190.0index 11,567.915.83 fish/net set2014No record—
2Crystal LakeCass19010.0index 2,58113.57 fish/net set2025No record—
Ranked within standard summer july mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 6 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Big Portage LakeCass902100.0index 1,398.61.55 fish/net set2023No record—
2Little Sand LakeCass4130.0index 136.40.33 fish/net set2022No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard gill nets normal 2 5 to 24 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Girl LakeCass42890.0index 2,710.46.33 fish/net set2012No record—
2Hand LakeCass28910.0index 95.40.33 fish/net set2013No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 5 6 to 42 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Hand LakeCass289100.0index 4,916.617 fish/net set2019No record—
2Girl LakeCass4280.0index 4,71011 fish/net set2012No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 27 standard gill nets normal 7 to 46 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake ThirteenCass555100.0index 831.81.5 fish/net set2025No record—
2Lake AdaCass9630.0index 163.80.17 fish/net set1995No record—
Ranked within standard summer june mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 4 4 to 49 catch per effort (fish per net set) — ranks restart at 1
1Lake AdaCass96390.0index 43,666.845.33 fish/net set1995No record—
2Lake ThirteenCass55510.0index 8,007.314.44 fish/net set2025No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 7 1 to 33 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Boy LakeCass1,452——43.38 fish/net set1990No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 3 7 to 42 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Boy LakeCass1,452——24.17 fish/net set1990No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 0 4 to 2 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake AdaCass963——0.74 fish/net set1975No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 2 to 21 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beuber LakeCass132——6.67 fish/net set1987No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beuber LakeCass132——2.17 fish/net set1987No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 8 3 to 50 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beuber LakeCass132——4.83 fish/net set1987No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Crystal LakeCass190——3.78 fish/net set2015No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 35 standard trap nets normal 4 to 28 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Crystal LakeCass190——39.56 fish/net set2015No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard gill nets normal 8 to 40 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Sand LakeCass413——26 fish/net set1983No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 6 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Sand LakeCass413——2 fish/net set1983No record—
Comparable standard summer august mn class 39 standard trap nets normal 2 5 to 25 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Sand LakeCass413——9.25 fish/net set1983No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 0 4 to 2 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake AdaCass963——1.17 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 4 4 to 49 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake AdaCass963——27.58 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 1 to 10 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCass184——11 fish/net set2002No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCass184——0.78 fish/net set2002No record—
Comparable standard summer july mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 9 5 to 57 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCass184——49.11 fish/net set2002No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard gill nets normal 7 1 to 33 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Boy LakeCass1,452——16 fish/net set2024No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 0 3 to 1 7 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Boy LakeCass1,452——0.27 fish/net set2024No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 22 standard trap nets normal 3 7 to 42 9 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Little Boy LakeCass1,452——21.55 fish/net set2024No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 25 standard trap nets normal 0 7 to 3 2 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Hand LakeCass289——1.22 fish/net set2019No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 27 standard trap nets normal 0 4 to 2 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Lake AdaCass963——0.17 fish/net set1995No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 28 standard gill nets normal 1 5 to 23 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Leavitt LakeCass122——0.67 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 28 standard trap nets normal 0 5 to 3 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Leavitt LakeCass122——6.22 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 28 standard trap nets normal 5 7 to 40 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Leavitt LakeCass122——10.33 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 29 standard gill nets normal 2 to 21 5 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beuber LakeCass132——17.6 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beuber LakeCass132——1.11 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 29 standard trap nets normal 8 3 to 50 1 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Beuber LakeCass132——9 fish/net set2022No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 32 standard gill nets normal 1 to 10 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCass184——0.33 fish/net set2007No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 0 8 to 4 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCass184——0.22 fish/net set2007No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 32 standard trap nets normal 9 5 to 57 3 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Island LakeCass184——23.11 fish/net set2007No record—
Comparable standard summer june mn class 35 standard gill nets normal 3 8 to 22 8 catch per effort (fish per net set) — one lake recorded, no peer rank
—Hovde LakeCass133——3.17 fish/net set2005No record—
Documented species evidence — unranked and alphabetical
—Dade LakeCass99————No record—
—Lake WinnibigoshishCass56,471————No record—
—Leech LakeCass103,444————No record—

Methodology

How this list is built

County ranks use the same statewide exact-family contract; systems with at least two eligible county peers restart at #1. The score is 55% survey rate × acreage, 35% survey rate, and 10% recency. Catch-per-effort × acreage is only an opportunity index, never a literal fish count. Documented acreage plus verified public or shore access are eligibility gates. Unsupported methods stay documented but unranked. See the complete definitions on the statewide panfish ranking.

FAQ

Cass County panfish fishing FAQ

Which panfish lakes receive a numeric county rank?

28 lakes receive at least one peer-backed, exact-lake numeric rank. Catch-per-effort systems separate species, phase, gear, unit, and sampled population; standardized adult-density estimates form their own system, so systems with at least two eligible county peers can each have a #1 in Cass County.

How many Cass County lakes have panfish?

34 Cass County lakes have exact-water DNR survey evidence. Numeric rank still requires an exact comparable family plus the acreage and access gates.

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Source data: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder fisheries surveys, lake classes, morphology, and public-access records. Rankings are LakeList's computed opinion from public agency data, not a DNR endorsement. Conditions and regulations change — verify access and rules before you go.