Bass Lake
About Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a 120-acre lake near Swatara in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2004.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Bass Lake
- 120 acres, up to 42 feet deep, near Swatara
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 120 acres
- Max depth
- 42 ft
- Average depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 89 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2004
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bass Lake?
Bass Lake is in Aitkin County, Minnesota, near Swatara. It covers 120 acres and reaches 42 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bass Lake?
Bass Lake covers 120 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 42 feet and its average depth is about 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bass Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Bass Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Bass Lake.
Can you swim at Bass Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Bass Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Bass Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Bass Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.