Bass Lake
Cass County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Bass Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Bass Lake, MN
- How big is Bass Lake?
- How deep is Bass Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Bass Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Bass Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Bass Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Bass Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Bass Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Bass Lake?
How big is Bass Lake?
How deep is Bass Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Bass Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Bass Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Bass Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Bass Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Bass Lake is a 194 acre lake, with a maximum depth of 55', located six miles north of Outing in Cass County. Bass is in the Mississippi River-Grand Rapids watershed. A nearshore survey was conducted to assess the populations of both game and non-game fish species. Ten 100' long sampling stations were evenly spaced around the lakeshore. Each station was then sampled by backpack electrofishing, and if conditions allowed with a 15' or 50' 1/8th inch seine.
The survey took place July 25, 2023, with all 10 stations sampled by backpack electrofishing. The 50' 1/8th inch seine was used at 6 stations and the 15' 1/8th inch seine was used at an additional 4 stations. Sixteen species were sampled, including 5 species that are intolerant of habitat disturbance: Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. This nearshore survey will be used along with the gill net and trap net survey conducted on June 20-22, 2023, to calculate a Fish-Based Index of Biotic Integrity (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health by the types of fish species present and comparing it to what is expected for this type of lake.
What is the average air temp for Bass Lake?
Are there any state parks near Bass Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Bass Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Coffin Lake | 0.7 mi | 54 | |
| Kidney Lake | 1.0 mi | 56 | 55 ft |
| Abe Lake | 1.5 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 22 | |
| Bluebill Lake | 1.6 mi | 35 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.0 mi | 12 | |
| Lost Lake | 2.1 mi | 22 |



