Deer
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11044600
7 Surveys
44.51
Acres
5
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Deer. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 0.13 lb | 11 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 1.22 lb | 9 |
| 2024-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 3.00 lb | 7 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.08 lb | 3 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 10 |
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 1.43 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.43 lb | 10 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Big Nasty Tackle
Cass Lake, MN
★ 3.1Chad Zbasnik Fishing
Walker, MN
Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Dean's Bait, Walker
Walker, MN
★ 4.8Full Stringer Bait and Tackle
Longville, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Area Powersports
Walker, MN
★ 4.6Leech Lake Distributors
Walker, MN
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Resorts & Lodges Near Deer
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Deer. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Deer
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Plan Your Trip to Deer
- Weather forecast for Deer — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.7371°N, 94.6462°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.