Cut
A 36-acre lake near Oshawa (Cass) in Cass County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 2024.
Fish Species (5)
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2024
Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 10.00 | 7.2" | 0.29 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2024
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1.00 | 8.8" | 0.08 lbs |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 6.00 | 8.8" | 1.03 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2024
Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 0.75 | 7.0" | 0.37 lbs |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 2.00 | 7.0" | 0.42 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2024
Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 7.00 | 19.0" | 1.54 lbs |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 0.50 | 19.0" | 1.95 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2024
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–21.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1.00 | 14.0" | 1.55 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 19, 2024Cut Lake is a small 36 acre lake located in the Foothills State Forest 11 miles northwest of Pine River in Cass County. A small access in located on t…
Cut Lake is a small 36 acre lake located in the Foothills State Forest 11 miles northwest of Pine River in Cass County. A small access in located on the southeastern shore. The entire shoreline is publicly owned by Cass County. Cut is 40' feet deep with 64% of the lake 15' deep or less. Water clarity was good with a secchi disk reading of 14.0'. Cut has soft water and the low productivity limits fish production. A survey of the fish community in Cut Lake was conducted in mid-August 2024. One gill net and four trap nets were set. The fish community sampled on Cut was simple consisting of just 5 species: Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch. Northern Pike size structure was poor, with an average of 19" and no fish over 22" sampled. A fishable population of Largemouth Bass exists with fish ranging from 5" to 14". Pumpkinseed and Yellow Perch were also sampled in low numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Cut?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, and Northern Pike in Cut. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Cut?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cut. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Cut?
Cut has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Cut last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cut is from 2024.
Does Cut have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Cut in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 36.43 acres
- Max Depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.2 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed