Little Bass

Itasca County

Near Togo

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Yellow PerchAverage · 41BluegillAverage · 33PumpkinseedAverage · 26

A 26-acre lake near Togo in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2008.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1985	1.25	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 1985	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1983	79.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.8"

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill17% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 83%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 2008	1.67	4.8"	0.06 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 21, 2008	0.50	4.8"	0.48 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 26

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.8"

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 2008	0.50	3.8"	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 21, 2008	2.33	3.8"	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 1985	1.00	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 17

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

16.8"

Avg Weight

1.12 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike0% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 100%Largest sampled 21"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 2008	1.67	16.8"	0.89 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 21, 2008	3.50	16.8"	1.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 22, 1985	6.00	-	2.67 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Golden Shiner

Good · 54

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1983

Last surveyed 1983 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1983	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1983	2.50	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 42

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 2008

Last surveyed 2008 — treat with caution

Avg Size

8.7"

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 21, 2008	1.00	8.7"	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 22, 1985	2.75	-	0.68 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 18, 1983	1.00	-	0.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

August 21, 2008Little Bass Lake is located about 10 miles northwest of Togo. The lake is 30 acres and has a max depth of 72 feet. About a third of the surface area i…

Little Bass Lake is located about 10 miles northwest of Togo. The lake is 30 acres and has a max depth of 72 feet. About a third of the surface area is littoral. The 1983 assessment sampled brown bullheads, yellow perch, and golden shiners. Northern pike were introduced in 1983 to provide a potential trophy fishery. Northern pike were sampled within the expected range for lakes similar to Little Bass Lake, however it was less than the previous assessment. Size structure was poor indicated by an average length of about 18 inches being sampled in gill nets. Growth was similar to the statewide average for young ages. Northern pike abundance and size may be limited due to decreased prey abundance. Bluegill were sampled at a relatively low abundance in trap nets when compared to similar lakes. No bluegill were sampled in the previous two assessments. The average length was almost 5 inches for trap net sampled fish, however one preferred length bluegill was sampled in the gill nets. Pumpkinseed sunfish was the most abundant fish sampled in trap nets within the expected range for similar lakes. No yellow perch were sampled despite being sampled in the previous two assessments. Brown bullhead was the only other species sampled

August 22, 1985N PIKE ARE ABOVE STATE MEDIANS,ALL OTHER FISH ARE BELOW MEDIANS.

N PIKE ARE ABOVE STATE MEDIANS,ALL OTHER FISH ARE BELOW MEDIANS.

July 18, 1983PERCH ABUNDANCE IS VERY HIGH WHILE BULLHEAD NUMBER ARE NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE. NO NORTHERN PIKE BASS OR PANFISH WERE CAPTURED ALTHOUGH THEY WERE…

PERCH ABUNDANCE IS VERY HIGH WHILE BULLHEAD NUMBER ARE NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE. NO NORTHERN PIKE BASS OR PANFISH WERE CAPTURED ALTHOUGH THEY WERE PRESENT IN 1971.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Bass?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Northern Pike in Little Bass. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Bass?

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

How deep is Little Bass?

Little Bass has a maximum depth of 72 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

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

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Bass is from 2008. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.