Lake trip · Cass County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Ten Mile Lake
Ten Mile Lake covers 5,080 acres in Cass County and carries a water-quality grade of A (Excellent). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The grade measures nutrients and algae — it is not a stay-or-skip rating. Open water runs roughly Apr 25 to Dec 11, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Ten Mile Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Ten Mile Lake in Cass County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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About the water
Ten Mile Lake grades A for nutrients and algae — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 20.5 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 1.9 µg/L. The letter is not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.
Best time to visit
Open water runs roughly Apr 25 to Dec 11, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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About Ten Mile Lake
Fish: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, cisco species, hybrid sunfish, lake whitefish, largemouth bass.
Fishing & license
When to fish Ten Mile Lake — the seasonal windows by species, from state survey data.
Minnesota fishing license
Anglers under 16 are not required to have a license. Residents age 90+ also exempt. · The Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass season opens the Saturday two days before Mother's Day. Most other species are open year-round.
Prices as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2026.
Camping & RV near Ten Mile Lake
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Ten Mile Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Ten Mile Lake in Cass County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Ten Mile Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Open water runs roughly Apr 25 to Dec 11, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Ten Mile Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
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