Bass

Aitkin County

Near McGregor

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Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 93PumpkinseedGood · 56Black CrappieGood · 51

A 89-acre lake near McGregor in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (9)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 93

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	2.25	-	0.29 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	0.67	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1990	1.25	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	1.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1990	0.75	-	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	1.50	-	0.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	0.67	-	0.90 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.50	-	0.42 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.50	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.54 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	8.33	-	1.54 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1990	1.50	-	1.82 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	13.00	-	1.87 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 6.9 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	6.88	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 6, 1990	4.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	17.17	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 73

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.39 lbs

Catch rate: 17.9 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	12.00	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 6, 1990	17.88	-	0.39 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1984	52.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1990	0.12	-	4.90 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1984	2.00	-	0.80 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1984	0.17	-	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 6, 1990The gill net index for northern pike was above the lake class 21 third quartile. The trap net index for yellow bullhead was above the lake class 21 th…

The gill net index for northern pike was above the lake class 21 third quartile. The trap net index for yellow bullhead was above the lake class 21 third quartile. The trap net indices for white sucker and black crappie were below the lake class 21 first quartiles. Northern pike sampled ranged from one to seven years of age with strong year classes indicated for 1985 and 1988. The growth rates for the fifth sixth and seventh increments were slower than normal. Bluegill sampled ranged from two to eight years of age with strong year classes indicated for 1982, 1983 and 1985. No fish were sampled from the 1986 or 1987 year classes. The growth rates for the first through the fifth increments were slower than normal. Black crappie sampled ranged from one to six years of age. The growth rates for the first and second increments were slower than normal.

August 13, 1984The northern pike abundance of 13/gill net set is high for this area. The local median is 4/gillnet set. The yellow bullhead net indices for both gill…

The northern pike abundance of 13/gill net set is high for this area. The local median is 4/gillnet set. The yellow bullhead net indices for both gill and trap nets are 26 times the local medians. Bluegill, pumpkinseeds, largemouth bass and black crappie catch values are near local medians. All of the fish species aged appear to be very slow growing. Natural reproduction appears to be lacking during some years as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bass?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Bass. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Bass?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Bass. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Bass?

Bass has a maximum depth of 42 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Bass last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Bass is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Bass have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Bass in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Bass?

No — Bass has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.