Bass

The gill net index for northern pike was above the lake class 21 third quartile. The trap net index for yellow bullhead was above the lake class 21 third quartile. The trap net indices for white sucker and black crappie were below the lake class 21 first quartiles. Northern pike sampled ranged from one to seven years of age with strong year classes indicated for 1985 and 1988. The growth rates for the fifth sixth and seventh increments were slower than normal. Bluegill sampled ranged from two to eight years of age with strong year classes indicated for 1982, 1983 and 1985. No fish were sampled from the 1986 or 1987 year classes. The growth rates for the first through the fifth increments were slower than normal. Black crappie sampled ranged from one to six years of age. The growth rates for the first and second increments were slower than normal.

The northern pike abundance of 13/gill net set is high for this area. The local median is 4/gillnet set. The yellow bullhead net indices for both gill and trap nets are 26 times the local medians. Bluegill, pumpkinseeds, largemouth bass and black crappie catch values are near local medians. All of the fish species aged appear to be very slow growing. Natural reproduction appears to be lacking during some years as well.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Bass. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Bass. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Bass has a maximum depth of 42 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bass is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Bass in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.