---
type: lake
name: "Bass Lake"
county: "Becker"
nearest_town: "Ponsford"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 204
max_depth_ft: 28
latitude: 47.11538
longitude: -95.36849
lake_score: 64
dnr_lake_id: "03008800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/bass-lake
---

# Bass Lake

Lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Ponsford

- **Surface Area**: 204 acres
- **Max Depth**: 28 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 10.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 64/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Bass Lake is a 204-acre lake near Ponsford in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 10.2 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. A campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 9
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Bad Medicine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/bad-medicine-lake) - 1.5 miles, 803 acres
- [Juggler Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/juggler-lake) - 4.4 miles, 428 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/clearwater-county/pickerel-lake) - 5 miles, 143 acres
- [Boot Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/boot-lake) - 5.6 miles, 385 acres
- [Long Lost Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/clearwater-county/long-lost-lake) - 5.8 miles, 539 acres
- [Hernando DeSoto Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/hernando-desoto-lake) - 7.1 miles, 171 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.11538,-95.36849)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=03008800)
- [All lakes in Becker County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/becker-county/bass-lake)*