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Bassett Lake

, Nevada

Bassett Lake covers 77 surface acres with an average depth of 5 feet, per the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Northern pike and carp were chemically removed in 2015.

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Surface area77 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Boat launches

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

  • Unimproved launchesPublic
    Two unimproved boat launches, one on each side of the lakeDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

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

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nevada Department of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake averages only 5 feet deep, so look for bass in shallow cover.
  • Launches are unimproved; bring a car-top boat or float tube.
  • Stocking of Tailings Creek trout has stopped due to low flows.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.