Bass
A 80-acre lake near Tenstrike in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (6)
Bluegill
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 25.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1990 | 25.00 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 63.50 | - | 0.21 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1990 | 2.25 | - | 0.13 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1990 | 6.00 | - | 3.13 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 1.50 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1990 | 1.50 | - | 0.63 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1990 | 20.00 | - | 0.82 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1990 | 0.50 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 13, 1990GILLNET SETS SHOW NOP TO BE NEAR THE LOCAL MEANS A ND YEP ARE BELOW THE LOCAL MEANS. TRAPNET CATCHES WERE GREATLY ABOVE THE LOCAL MEANS FOR BLG, SLIGH…
GILLNET SETS SHOW NOP TO BE NEAR THE LOCAL MEANS A ND YEP ARE BELOW THE LOCAL MEANS. TRAPNET CATCHES WERE GREATLY ABOVE THE LOCAL MEANS FOR BLG, SLIGH TLY ABOVE FOR LMB AND PMK AND BELOW FOR BRB. THE LARGEMOUTH BASS FISHERY IS ABOVE AVERAGE AND IS TY PICAL FOR AN UNEXPLOITED OR SELDOM USED LAKE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Bass?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in Bass. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Bass?
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.
How deep is Bass?
Bass has a maximum depth of 59 feet and a mean depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Bass last surveyed?
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.
Does Bass have any invasive species?
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.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 79.95 acres
- Max Depth
- 59 ft
- Mean Depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.59 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed