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Bass Lake

Itasca County, Minnesota

Bass Lake covers about 2,715 acres in Itasca County, near Cohasset. The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 76 ft. DNR fish surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, among other species.

N2 mi
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Surface area2,715 acres
Max depth76 ft
Shoreline24 mi
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

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Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bass Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

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Local tips

  • This lake has special fishing regulations. Check the MN DNR LakeFinder page before you fish.
  • Minnesota law requires you to clean, drain and dry your boat and gear to stop invasive species.

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