---
type: lake
name: "Lind Lake"
county: "Cass"
nearest_town: "Backus"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 440
max_depth_ft: 27
latitude: 46.82053
longitude: -94.47651
lake_score: 64
dnr_lake_id: "11036700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/lind-lake
---

# Lind Lake

Lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Backus

- **Surface Area**: 440 acres
- **Max Depth**: 27 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 14.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 64/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lind Lake is a 440-acre lake near Backus in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14.9 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Bowen Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/bowen-lake) - 1 miles, 182 acres
- [Sanborn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/sanborn-lake) - 1.3 miles, 220 acres
- [Brockway Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/brockway-lake) - 2 miles, 180 acres
- [Rainy Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/rainy-lake) - 2.1 miles, 129 acres
- [Horseshoe Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/horseshoe-lake) - 2.1 miles, 260 acres
- [Pine Mountain Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/pine-mountain-lake) - 2.7 miles, 1,617 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.82053,-94.47651)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=11036700)
- [All lakes in Cass County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/lind-lake)*