Little Bass Lake
About Little Bass Lake
Little Bass Lake is a 136-acre lake near Inguadona in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
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 2022.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Little Bass Lake
- 136 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Inguadona
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 13 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 136 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 13 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 67 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.
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- 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
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- 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 Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Inguadona. It covers 136 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake covers 136 acres with about 2.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Bass Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Bass Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Little Bass Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little 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 Little Bass Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Bass Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.