Cascade
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16034600
61 Surveys
451.5
Acres
17 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Cascade. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 2023-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.11 lb | 9 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 7 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.13 lb | 30 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2007-08-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 64.8 | — | — | 778 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 21 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.09 lb | 19 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.1 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.11 lb | 28 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 14.6 | 0.10 lb | 22 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.58 lb | 22 |
| 2023-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 12.8 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.43 lb | 77 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.55 lb | 29 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.46 lb | 42 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 2.02 lb | 22 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.49 lb | 30 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.33 lb | 48 |
| 2007-08-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.6 | — | 2.09 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.62 lb | 25 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.30 lb | 3 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.1 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.62 lb | 82 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.93 lb | 15 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.54 lb | 40 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 1.62 lb | 10 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.8 | 1.04 lb | 40 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.65 lb | 3 |
| 2023-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 6.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 1.96 lb | 40 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.70 lb | 28 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 16.5 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.30 lb | 99 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.64 lb | 24 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.66 lb | 38 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.72 lb | 82 |
| 2007-08-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 3.03 lb | 5 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 3.46 lb | 8 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.42 lb | 10 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.2 (normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.82 lb | 92 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 1.95 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 18.7 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.29 lb | 56 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.2 | 2.67 lb | 36 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 3.6 – 14.1 | 2.33 lb | 90 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.65 lb | 10 |
| 2023-09-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.33 lb | 6 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.42 lb | 6 |
| 1994-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.76 lb | 5 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.40 lb | 5 |
| 1986-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.43 lb | 7 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.09 lb | 17 |
| 2007-08-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.14 lb | 4 |
| 2007-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.86 lb | 6 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.88 lb | 20 |
| 2012-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.01 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 1.82 lb | 10 |
| 1988-08-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 1.92 lb | 6 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 6.3 | 2.40 lb | 19 |
| 1998-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.99 lb | 5 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.3 | — | 27 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-19 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
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★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
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★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
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★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Cascade. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Cascade
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.