Bass Lake
About Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a 228-acre lake near Finlayson in Pine County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 12 feet, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.6 feet.
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 2019.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Bass Lake
- 228 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Finlayson
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 6.6 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 228 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Average depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 148 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- 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
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- 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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Eleven Lake
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1.9 miles away
Pine Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreAitkin · Finlayson378 acres
2.4 miles away
Upper Pine Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScorePine · Finlayson233 acres
3 miles away
Grindstone Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScorePine · Sandstone533 acres
3.1 miles away
Big Pine Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScorePine · Finlayson399 acres
3.7 miles away
Grass Lake
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4 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bass Lake?
Bass Lake is in Pine County, Minnesota, near Finlayson. It covers 228 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Bass Lake?
Bass Lake covers 228 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet and its average depth is about 12 feet.
What fish can you catch at Bass Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Bass Lake?
Yes. Bass Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.
Is Bass Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Bass Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.