Bass Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Bass Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Bass Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

As part of the regular lake survey schedule for Trophy Bass Lake, a standard survey was completed using six gill nets and nine trap nets in August 2023. The survey also included one hour of electrofishing on May 12, 2023. The previous standard survey was completed in 2016; data summaries for that survey can be found via the Lakefinder link at mndnr.state.mn.us. Because Bass Lake has lower density but higher size-quality fisheries, special fishing regulations were enacted in 2003 consisting of a Walleye possession limit of two fish, and a Largemouth Bass possession limit of one. A special 26-inch maximum size limit for Northern Pike was enacted in 2018.

Trophy Bass Lake is primarily managed for Walleye and Northern Pike. Although gill net and ice-out trap net surveys suggest a low density Walleye population, these gears may not adequately sample Walleyes in Bass Lake. Electrofishing surveys often reveal more Walleye than previously mentioned gear types. Electrofishing crews in spring 2023 noted numerous Walleye during the directed bass assessment suggesting the population may be higher than gill nets or trap nets suggest. Various age and size Walleyes have been stocked since 2015 in an effort to establish a fishable population.

Current data show Northern Pike to be higher in abundance than they were 20 years ago, but still considered average for this type of lake. Population size structure was very good with mean length of the sample measuring 26.9 inches and 71% were equal to or greater than 24 inches. The largest pike caught was 38.5 inches. Management goals for pike are defined by spring trap netting results, however, size structure data from gill nets exceeded the goal of maintaining 50% or more of pike measuring greater than 24 inches as well. Quality pike populations in small lakes are fragile and susceptible to overharvest. Along with the requirement to release pike over 26 inches, anglers are encouraged to make their release quickly and carefully, especially during the warmer periods of summer.

Bass Lake supports a healthy Cisco population which is a very important species for Northern Pike. A total of 31 Cisco (5.2 fish/gill net) were caught during this survey. Individual lengths ranged from 11.7-15.4 inches. The majority of fish caught were 15 inches and larger, comprising 80% of the sample.

A total of 181 Bluegills were caught between gill nets and trap nets. No differences in size selectivity was noticed between the two gear types. Maximum length was 7.2 inches, mean length was 6.0 inches. Crappies were less abundant, 13 total were caught. They ranged from 6.4 to 10.7 inches. A total of 169 Pumpkinseeds were caught by gill nets and trap nets. Lengths ranged from 3.2 to 8.2 inches. The majority were 4 to 6 inches. Other species caught included 122 Yellow Bullheads and a single White sucker. Electrofishing caught 135 Largemouth Bass in one hour of effort. Lengths ranged from 5.3 to 20.0 inches. Over 28% measured 15 inches or greater.

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