Bass Lake
About Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a 131-acre lake near Marble in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 43 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Bass Lake
- 131 acres, up to 43 feet deep, near Marble
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 131 acres
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 75 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Bass Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bass Lake?
Bass Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marble. It covers 131 acres and reaches 43 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bass Lake?
Bass Lake covers 131 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 43 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bass Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Bass Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Bass Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.