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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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20-acre lake near Cass County. The lake tops out around 31 ft. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1983 (the DNR's original lake-survey map). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Teepee maps at 20 acres behind 0.8 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.3) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. About 89% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 0.3 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. It sits in Cass County. South Stocking sits 1 mi southeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
When the water first warms, rainbow trout slide up into 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 31 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 30 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon rigged through the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (30 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 31 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (30 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 31 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (30 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Teepee; the deepest is Deep basin at about 30 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | Rainbow Trout (yearlings) | 902 | — |
| 2024* | Rainbow Trout (yearlings) | 905 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports, retrieved 2026-09-23.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Teepee specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Teepee is about 31 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1983 (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target rainbow trout on Teepee.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Teepee was most recently stocked 2025 with 902 rainbow trout (yearlings). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Teepee is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
South Stocking 1 mi · Long 1 mi · Pine 2 mi · Hovde 2 mi · Diamond 2 mi · Moccasin 2 mi · Little Webb 2 mi · Bluebill 3 mi · Rat 3 mi · Big Hanson 3 mi · Webb 3 mi · Hanson 3 mi
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More water nearby: Cass County fishing maps (217 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.