---
type: lake
name: "Bass Lake"
county: "Otter Tail"
nearest_town: "Underwood"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 311
max_depth_ft: 36
latitude: 46.28869
longitude: -95.89277
lake_score: 64
dnr_lake_id: "56057000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/bass-lake
---

# Bass Lake

Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Underwood

- **Surface Area**: 311 acres
- **Max Depth**: 36 ft
- **Shoreline**: 5.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 17.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 64/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Bass Lake is a 311-acre lake near Underwood in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 36 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 17.3 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the city. Eagle Stone City Campground and Eagle Stone Campground are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Eagle Stone City Campground
- Eagle Stone Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Norway Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/norway-lake) - 1.6 miles, 485 acres
- [German Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/german-lake) - 2.5 miles, 77 acres
- [Wall Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/wall-lake) - 3.6 miles, 727 acres
- [North Turtle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/north-turtle-lake) - 3.9 miles, 1,773 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/long-lake-underwood) - 4.2 miles, 204 acres
- [Anna Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county/anna-lake) - 4.3 miles, 598 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.28869,-95.89277)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=56057000)
- [All lakes in Otter Tail County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/otter-tail-county)

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