Bass Lake near 47.7897, -93.4024 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Bass Lake covers about 122 acres, reaches a recorded 45 feet and holds about 2,957 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Bass Lake
Bass Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Bass Lake
Fish reported from Bass Lake include bluegill, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Bass Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Bass Lake, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Bass Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Rock Bass
At Bass Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Bass Lake
On a first trip to Bass Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Bass Lake
Spring at Bass Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Bass Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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