Basswood Lake
Basswood Lake covers about 25,953 acres in Lake County, near Ely, on the Canadian border (shared with Ontario). The Minnesota DNR lists a maximum depth of 111 ft. DNR fish surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, among other species.
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.
- More public accessPublicSee the MN DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Basswood Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- Ontario waters need an Ontario fishing license. Know where the border is before you fish.
- 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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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.