Louise Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Backus. DNR lake ID 11015600.
Louise Lake is a 58.9-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Backus. Its deepest point reaches 26 ft, and about 58% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 6.7 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11015600 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Backus |
| Surface area | 58.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 26 ft |
| Mean depth | 10.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 58% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 6.7 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 6.7 ft.
Fishing on Louise Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1995 (31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 9.33 | 2.5 to 7.8 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 21.0 | 1.5 to 20.5 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.75 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 3.67 | 1.0 to 9.1 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.38 | 1.1 to 10.6 |
| Bluegill | trap | 36.5 | 4.3 to 32.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.12 | 0.5 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 1.5 | 1.3 to 9.8 |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Largemouth bass 6.0 in (1995), Northern pike 27.0 in (1995).
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
- Blind Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Hay Lake 3.0 mi, Cass County
- Jail Lake 3.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Hand Lake 3.1 mi, Cass County
- Stewart Lake 3.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Tamarack Lake 3.5 mi, Cass County
- Two Lake 3.7 mi, Cass County
- Bass Lake 3.8 mi, Cass County
Questions about Louise Lake
How deep is Louise Lake?
Louise Lake reaches a maximum depth of 26 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 58% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Louise Lake?
Louise Lake covers about 58.9 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Louise Lake?
Summer water clarity on Louise Lake averages 6.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Louise Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Louise 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 Louise Lake?
Homes on Louise 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 Louise Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Louise Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 58% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 6.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Louise Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Louise Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Louise 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 1995), 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.