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Cache Lake

Cache Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Cache Lake

Cache Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Cache Lake covers about 36.4 acres.

What to Expect at Cache Lake

Cache 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 Cache Lake

Fish reported from Cache Lake include cisco, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, and white sucker.

Bass

For bass at Cache, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Walleye

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

Northern Pike

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

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Cache, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cache Lake

On a first trip to Cache, 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 Cache Lake

Spring at Cache 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 Cache can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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