Andrusia Lake Fishing
Beltrami County, 1,596 acres, 60 feet deep.
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Andrusia Lake is a lake of 1,596 acres in Beltrami County. Depth bottoms out near 60 feet, with an average of 23.6 feet. 551 acres, about 35% of the total, are less than 15 feet deep. A drive of about 6 miles reaches Cass Lake, the nearest city. It falls under the Bemidji area fisheries office. It is on the DNR muskie lake list with a native population.
Recent DNR surveys found walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. There are 1 public water access around the lake. The most recent standard survey dates to July 9, 2019. The walleye catch of 5.42 per gill net was within the DNR normal range of 3.3-8.8. Median ice-out since 1950 is April 24, from 33 records.
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From the standard survey completed July 9, 2019: catch, catch per set and average weight against the DNR normal ranges.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 65 | 5.42 | 3.3-8.8 | 1.02 | 1.2-2.1 |
| Walleye | Standard trap nets | 7 | 0.64 | 0.2-0.8 | 0.93 | 1.0-2.7 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 111 | 9.25 | 2.8-9.0 | 2 | 1.6-2.8 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 8 | 0.73 | 1.72 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 946 | 78.83 | 7.0-46.3 | 0.16 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 46 | 4.18 | 0.6-3.5 | 0.14 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 2 | 0.17 | 0.4-2.7 | 0.79 | 0.3-0.6 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 2 | 0.18 | 0.4-2.3 | 1.13 | 0.3-0.6 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 4 | 0.33 | 0.46 | ||
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 21 | 1.91 | 4.4-49.0 | 0.32 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 1 | 0.08 | 0.3-1.4 | 0.59 | 0.5-1.2 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 1 | 0.09 | 0.3-1.3 | 0.07 | 0.2-0.8 |
Gill net catch on Andrusia Lake by species
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
Survey narrative for Andrusia Lake
“Lake Andrusia is a 1,590 acre lake on the Cass chain of lakes which is connected via the Mississippi and Turtle rivers.”
“Water levels are influenced by the operation of a power dam on the Mississippi located upstream of Wolf Lake.”
“Andrusia is primarily managed for Walleye which is likely the most sought after species of fish on the chain.”
“There is a public access at the north end of the lake that is owned and maintained by the U.S.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Andrusia Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Public water accesses on Andrusia Lake
- Andrusia Lake (N) Access1 ramp, 5 trailer stalls, U.S. Forest Service
Shore fishing spots at Andrusia Lake
- Andrusia Lake, Mission Fishing Pierfishing pier, U.S. Forest Service
Public accesses close to Andrusia Lake
- Andrusia Lake (S) AccessMississippi River, 2 miles south
- Silver Lake Access near Cass LakeSilver, 2 miles northeast
- Mississippi River, Co Rd 25 AccessMississippi River, 3 miles west
- Wolf Lake Access near Cass LakeWolf, 4 miles southwest
- Mississippi River, Co Rd 12 AccessMississippi River, 4 miles northwest
- Little Wolf Lake, Zoph Park AccessLittle Wolf, 4 miles south
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Structure of Andrusia Lake
3 clarity readings on Andrusia Lake date from 2009 onward.
Extremes in the Andrusia Lake ice-out record: April 1, 2012 early, May 14, 2013 late.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
How high Andrusia Lake is running
Readings in the DNR record for Andrusia Lake come from gauge readers, so each one is dated.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Fish swimming in Andrusia Lake
Survey catches from the DNR set this Andrusia Lake species list.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Andrusia Lake rules from the DNR booklet
The DNR posts these special limits on Andrusia Lake.
| Species | Regulation | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sunfish | Daily limit five. | Cass Chain and connected waters Wolf, Ose, Andrusia, unnamed stream (Big Lake Creek), Mississippi River, Cass, Fox Creek |
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
By location Andrusia Lake belongs to the North-central Zone; check posted boundaries near the lines.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
How Andrusia Lake stacks up nearby
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrusia Lake | 1,596 | 60 | 1 | 5.42 | |
| Stocking Lake, Beltrami County | 1 mile west | 81 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Mission Lake | 1 mile southeast | 27 | 20 | 0 | 56 |
| Swenson Lake, Beltrami County | 2 miles northwest | 412 | 76 | 0 | 10 |
| Silver Lake near Cass Lake, Beltrami County | 2 miles northeast | 132 | 55 | 1 | |
| Lost Lake, Beltrami County | 3 miles east | 130 | 31 | 0 | 1.33 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
What sits close to Andrusia Lake
Lakes one stop past Andrusia Lake
- Stocking Lake, Beltrami County1 mile west
- Mission Lake1 mile southeast
- Swenson Lake, Beltrami County2 miles northwest
- Silver Lake near Cass Lake, Beltrami County2 miles northeast
- Lost Lake, Beltrami County3 miles east
Bait shops an easy drive from Andrusia Lake
- New Era Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cass Lake, 6 miles
- Trapper's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 11 miles
- Northwoods Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 12 miles
- Kenkatch Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 12 miles
- Northwoods Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 12 miles
- Venture Custom Rodsbait and tackle shop, Bemidji, 16 miles
Towns to stay in near Andrusia Lake
- Cass Lake6 miles
- Turtle River10 miles
- Bemidji11 miles
Andrusia Lake and its counties
- Beltrami Countyseat: Bemidji
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Catches common at Andrusia Lake
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Andrusia Lake, asked by anglers
Which Minnesota county is Andrusia Lake in?
Look in Beltrami County, managed from the Bemidji fisheries office, about 6 miles from Cass Lake.
How does Andrusia Lake rank by size?
LakeFinder lists 1,596 acres, 60 feet at the deepest.
Which access serves Andrusia Lake?
1 public access; Andrusia Lake (N) Access is one.
Which fish can I hook in Andrusia Lake?
On file: walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and muskellunge.
What did the last survey of Andrusia Lake find?
The newest is a standard survey from July 9, 2019. walleye ran 5.42 per gill net.
Are the statewide limits in force on Andrusia Lake?
Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Which Minnesota license do I need on Andrusia Lake?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Is there a level gauge on Andrusia Lake?
Ice usually leaves near April 24; most recently April 25, 2026.
Who sells leeches near Andrusia Lake?
New Era Tackle, about 6 miles away.
Add Andrusia Lake to the summer list
Check the limits, then pick an access above.