Little Bass Lake

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Little Bass Lake is a 114-acre lake with 3.67 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 16 feet located northwest of Hackensack, MN. A U.S. Forest Service (USFS) owned public access is located on the northwest shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Little Bass Lake is in Lake Class 36; lakes in this class are generally small with a very high percentage of shallow water area. Little Bass Lake is located entirely within the Chippewa National Forest. The lake is primarily managed for Northern Pike and Black Crappie and secondarily for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch.

Black Crappie abundance was low and fell below the long-range management goal for the first time since 1989. Black Crappie lengths ranged from 5 to 15 inches with a mean length of 8 inches. Northern Pike are abundant, with catch rates nearing the maximum management goal in 2023. Sampled Northern Pike ranged in length from 19 to 32 inches with a mean length of 25 inches. Bluegill abundance was lower than previous surveys and below management goals. Bluegill size exceeded management goals and fish up to 9 inches were sampled. Largemouth Bass ranged in length from 8 to 19 inches with a mean length of 14 inches. Yellow Perch abundance fell to a historic low, below management goals.

People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Due to its small size, Little Bass Lake may be susceptible to over-harvest. Anglers must practice selective harvest if they want to improve or maintain the fishery. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Little Bass Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.

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