Morrison Lake near 46.8224, -93.8791 is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Morrison Lake covers about 164 acres, reaches a recorded 50 feet and holds about 2,219 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Morrison Lake
Morrison 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 Morrison Lake
Fish reported from Morrison Lake include black crappie, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, central mudminnow, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Morrison Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Morrison Lake, 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 Morrison Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Morrison Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Morrison Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Morrison Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Morrison Lake
On a first trip to Morrison Lake, 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 Morrison Lake
Spring at Morrison Lake 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 Morrison Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.