Little Cascade Lake
Cook County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 16034700
Little Cascade Lake has no DNR stocking rows in LakeFinder; this page carries its DNR depth, access and survey data.
- Little Cascade Lake shows no stocking records in Minnesota DNR LakeFinder as of .
- Maximum depth 9 ft; surface area 262 acres, 262 littoral acres, 4.5 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 6.9 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: northern pike, white sucker, yellow perch.
- 2 public accesses on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Cook County, nearest town Lutsen; DNR lake number (DOW) 16034700.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 3/1/1942 (orig map); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| CA | USF | |
| CA | Minnesota DNR | Carry-in to the north shore of the lake, on the west end, from the end of road off Forest Road 165 (The Grade). This is an informal access with rough road, limited turning space, and parking for two vehicles. |
DNR fish survey, 2024
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 15.50 | 31 | 2.63 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 10.50 | 21 | 0.23 |
| White sucker | Standard gill nets | 1.00 | 2 | 2.37 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 4.08 | 49 | 0.10 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 1.50 | 18 | 3.05 |
| White sucker | Standard trap nets | 0.17 | 2 | 1.86 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Little Cascade Lake is a small, 262-acre lake with a maximum depth of 9 ft and is primarily managed for northern pike. Little Cascade Lake is located 15 miles north of Lutsen and access to the lake is moderate. A high clearance vehicle is needed to access the lake from the north off Forest Road 153, otherwise walk in access is available from the east off the Caribou Trail. In 2024, a standard survey was conducted using gillnets and trap nets to assess the current fish community and update information on current management species. Northern pike catch rates were high and well above management goals. Northern pike ranged from 13.6 to 27.0 inches and averaged 23.0 inches. No trophy northern pike were found, but 40% of the fish exceeded 24.0 inches in the survey. Aging results revealed seven different age classes, with fish taking three years to reach 21.0 inches on average. Anglers looking to target northern pike in the Grand Marais area will have the opportunity to catch both numbers and quality sized northern pike in Little Cascade Lake. Yellow perch catch rates were high and would be of interest to anglers. Yellow perch ranged from 5.2 to 10.0 inches and averaged 6.0 inches. The increased yellow perch abundance observed in 2024 should provide quality forage for northern pike as well as satisfy anglers looking to target yellow perch. Minnesota Lakes within Cook County continue to be susceptible to aquatic invasive species introductions. Invasive species have the potential to significantly alter fish communities and overall lake health. Anglers should clean watercraft and fishing gear, drain all water, and dispose of unused bait in the trash to prevent accidental introductions to these pristine waters within this part of the state.
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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