Cut Lake

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

What to Expect at Cut Lake

Cut 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 Cut Lake

Fish reported from Cut Lake include brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Cut, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Cut, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cut Lake

On a first trip to Cut, 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 Cut Lake

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