Little Bass Lake
About Little Bass Lake
Little Bass Lake is an 114-acre lake near Akeley in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 8 feet, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Little Bass Lake
- 114 acres, up to 16 feet deep, near Akeley
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 114 acres
- Max depth
- 16 ft
- Average depth
- 8 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 97 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
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
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 Akeley. It covers 114 acres and reaches 16 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake covers 114 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 16 feet and its average depth is about 8 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Bass Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Bass Lake?
Yes. Little Bass Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.