Fawn Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Backus. DNR lake ID 11036200.
Fawn Lake is a 46.4-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Backus. Its deepest point reaches 29 ft, and about 53% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 19.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11036200 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Backus |
| Surface area | 46.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 29 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 53% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 19.2 ft through 2025 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Clearer (2016 to 2025) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 19.2 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Fawn Lake rates as oligotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: clearer.
Fishing on Fawn Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1967 (59 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.5 | 0.5 to 3.8 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.67 | 0.3 to 1.2 |
| Northern pike | gill | 5.0 | 2.7 to 9.3 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.67 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 9.0 | 1.9 to 19.1 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.67 | 0.7 to 3.6 |
| Bluegill | gill | 7.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 175.33 | 2.9 to 41.2 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.0 | 0.5 to 1.5 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 4.33 | 0.4 to 2.0 |
| Rock bass | gill | 7.0 | 0.6 to 3.6 |
| Rock bass | trap | 10.67 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Sanborn Lake 0.5 mi, Cass County
- Rainy Lake 0.5 mi, Cass County
- Johnson Lake 0.6 mi, Cass County
- Willard Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Brockway Lake 1.5 mi, Cass County
- Horseshoe Lake 1.6 mi, Cass County
- Big Portage Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Lind Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
Questions about Fawn Lake
How deep is Fawn Lake?
Fawn Lake reaches a maximum depth of 29 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 53% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Fawn Lake?
Fawn Lake covers about 46.4 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Fawn Lake?
Summer water clarity on Fawn Lake averages 19.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Fawn Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Fawn Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Fawn Lake?
Homes on Fawn Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Fawn Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Fawn Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 53% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 19.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Fawn Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Fawn Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Fawn Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1967), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.