Little Bass

Minnesota DNR Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) Program staff assessed lakeshore habitat on Little Bass Lake on September 12, 2022, following the Score the Shore survey protocols. The assessment consisted of 30 survey sites evenly spaced 150 meters around the lake. Assessments were made in three habitat zones: Shoreline Zone (the shore-water interface to the top of the natural bank), Shoreland Zone (land-ward from shoreline to development structure or 100 feet), and Aquatic Zone (lake-ward 50 feet of shoreline). The average lakewide habitat score was 77.6 (±3.6) out of 100 possible, which is moderate and above the statewide average score of 73. A moderate score indicates a a high percentage of unaltered habitat but may lack an aspect of critical habitat. Approximately 53% of the sites were developed with a mean score of 63.0 (±4.0), while undeveloped sites had a mean score of 94.3 (± 1.4).

Minnesota DNR Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) Program staff assessed lakeshore habitat on Little Bass Lake on September 12, 2022, following the Score the Shore survey protocols. The assessment consisted of 30 survey sites evenly spaced 150 meters around the lake. Assessments were made in three habitat zones: Shoreline Zone (the shore-water interface to the top of the natural bank), Shoreland Zone (land-ward from shoreline to development structure or 100 feet), and Aquatic Zone (lake-ward 50 feet of shoreline). The average lakewide habitat score was 77.6 (±3.6) out of 100 possible, which is moderate and above the statewide average score of 73. A moderate score indicates a a high percentage of unaltered habitat but may lack an aspect of critical habitat. Approximately 53% of the sites were developed with a mean score of 63.0 (±4.0), while undeveloped sites had a mean score of 94.3 (± 1.4).

Minnesota DNR Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) Program staff assessed lakeshore habitat on Little Bass Lake on September 12, 2022, following the Score the Shore survey protocols. The assessment consisted of 30 survey sites evenly spaced 150 meters around the lake. Assessments were made in three habitat zones: Shoreline Zone (the shore-water interface to the top of the natural bank), Shoreland Zone (land-ward from shoreline to development structure or 100 feet), and Aquatic Zone (lake-ward 50 feet of shoreline). The average lakewide habitat score was 77.6 (±3.6) out of 100 possible, which is moderate and above the statewide average score of 73. A moderate score indicates a a high percentage of unaltered habitat but may lack an aspect of critical habitat. Approximately 53% of the sites were developed with a mean score of 63.0 (±4.0), while undeveloped sites had a mean score of 94.3 (± 1.4).

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch in Little 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 Little Bass. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Little Bass has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Bass is from 2022.

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