Willard Lake

Willard Lake is a lake in Cass County, Minnesota. Willard Lake covers about 8.21 acres.

What to Expect at Willard Lake

Willard 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 Willard Lake

Fish reported from Willard Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brook stickleback, fathead minnow, finescale dace, rainbow trout, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

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

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Willard, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Willard Lake

On a first trip to Willard, 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 Willard Lake

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