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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Woman Lake

Cass County, Minnesota · about 5,720 acres (8.9 sq mi)

45°F water, calm this morning.

Water45°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphS
Best bite3:30 pmto 5:15 pm

About Woman Lake

Woman Lake spreads over about 5,720 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.

It stretches about 5.6 miles end to end with roughly 32 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,320 ft above sea level. Walker is about 16 miles northwest.

Size
About 5,720 acres (8.9 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 32 miles
End to end
About 5.6 miles
Elevation
About 1,320 ft
County
Cass County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Upper arm

    The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

45°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 41° / 22° 5 mph S Mostly Sunny
Sunday 44° / 26° 10 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Woman Lake

  • Walkerabout 16 mi northwest
  • Crosslakeabout 20 mi south
  • Pequot Lakesabout 22 mi south
  • Breezy Pointabout 23 mi south

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Questions about Woman Lake

What fish are in Woman Lake?

Lakes like Woman Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Woman Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Woman Lake?

About 5,720 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Woman Lake?

Walker is about 16 miles northwest; Crosslake is about 20 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Woman Lake today?

The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Woman Lake on your phone

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