Boxell Lake

Boxell Lake is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Boxell Lake covers about 65.8 acres and reaches a recorded 27 feet.

What to Expect at Boxell Lake

Boxell Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Boxell Lake

Fish reported from Boxell Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Boxell, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Boxell, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Boxell, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Boxell, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Boxell Lake

On a first trip to Boxell, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Boxell Lake

Spring at Boxell is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Boxell can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.