Green Bass

Cass County

Near East Gull Lake

DOW: 11033000

Rock BassGood · 70Largemouth BassGood · 50Black CrappieAverage · 43

A 44-acre lake near East Gull Lake in Cass County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 2017.

Fish Species (10)

Rock Bass

Good · 70

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.88 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1983	0.50	-	0.88 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.5"

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass100% keeper-size (12"+)

All keeper-sizeLargest sampled 17"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	3.50	9.5"	1.44 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 2017	0.50	9.5"	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1983	0.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 43

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.1"

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1–11.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie10% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 90%Largest sampled 11"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	4.00	6.1"	0.26 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 2017	0.67	6.1"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1983	26.50	-	0.08 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 42

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1983	0.25	-	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 31

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.3"

Avg Weight

1.69 lbs

Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike5% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 95%Largest sampled 31"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	6.50	18.3"	1.69 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 17, 2017	1.33	18.3"	1.39 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 13, 1983	0.50	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Poor · 24

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.8"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 22.7 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	22.67	3.8"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 17, 2017	7.00	3.8"	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 13, 1983	265.50	-	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

9.0"

Avg Weight

0.89 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	0.17	9.0"	0.89 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 77

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 67.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	1.00	15.0"	2.04 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 13, 1983	67.75	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 13, 1983	0.50	-	1.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 13, 1983	1.50	-	1.71 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 28

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2017

Last surveyed 2017 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.3"

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 17, 2017	0.50	5.3"	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 17, 2017Green Bass Lake is located in the Pillsbury State Forest about 12 miles northwest of Brainerd in southern Cass County. Most of the shoreline is state…

Green Bass Lake is located in the Pillsbury State Forest about 12 miles northwest of Brainerd in southern Cass County. Most of the shoreline is state forest lands, but some of the eastern and southern shore is private. A survey of the fish community in Green Bass Lake was conducted in mid-July 2017. Two gill nets and six trap nets were set on July 17 and lifted on July 18. Bluegills and northern pike were the most common fish in the gill nets. Trap net catches were dominated by bluegills. Bluegills captured in the trap nets ranged from 2.9 to 8.0 inches long with an average length of 4.2 inches. Northern pike captured in the gill nets ranged from 15.2 to 31.7 inches with an average length of 19.1 inches. Only 2 of the 12 black crappies captured were greater than 8 inches long. Four of the seven largemouth bass caught in the gill nets were fairly large at around 15 to 17 inches long. Other species captured in low numbers were brown bullheads, golden shiners, and hybrid sunfish.

June 13, 1983Bluegill are very abundant and of small size. Northern pike and walleye populations are low. Both black crappie and brown bullhead are abundant, espec…

Bluegill are very abundant and of small size. Northern pike and walleye populations are low. Both black crappie and brown bullhead are abundant, especially in the latter. Black crappie are small with 60 of 61 fish measured ranging from 5.5 to 5.9 inches. White sucker and rock bass numbers are low. Largemouth bass are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Green Bass?

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

Is there public access at Green Bass?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Green Bass. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Green Bass?

Green Bass has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Green Bass last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Green Bass is from 2017. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.