Bass

Crow Wing County

Near Wolford

DOW: 18019100

Yellow PerchGood · 71Northern PikeGood · 68PumpkinseedGood · 63

A 78-acre lake near Wolford in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (8)

Yellow Perch

Good · 71

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.52 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 1.5–20.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	5.25	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 12, 1984	6.00	-	0.52 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	1.00	-	5.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 13.3 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	13.25	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 53.3 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	53.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 1–9.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	4.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1984	3.75	-	0.11 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.

Black Bullhead

Good · 66

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 33.5 per trap net · typical 0.9–4.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	61.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1984	33.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 65

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.58 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	9.00	-	0.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Average · 32

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	2.25	-	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 12, 1984Northern pike are present in very low numbers. Bluegills and black crappie present in moderate numbers but size extremely small. Bullhead species are…

Northern pike are present in very low numbers. Bluegills and black crappie present in moderate numbers but size extremely small. Bullhead species are very abundant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bass?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Black Crappie 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 12 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 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.