Bass

Beltrami County

Near Tenstrike

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BluegillExcellent · 78PumpkinseedGood · 66Northern PikeGood · 55

A 80-acre lake near Tenstrike in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 25.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	25.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1990	63.50	-	0.21 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 66

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	2.25	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.13 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	6.00	-	3.13 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	1.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1990	1.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990

Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.63 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	1.50	-	0.63 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1990	20.00	-	0.82 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1990	0.50	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

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)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1990GILLNET SETS SHOW NOP TO BE NEAR THE LOCAL MEANS A ND YEP ARE BELOW THE LOCAL MEANS. TRAPNET CATCHES WERE GREATLY ABOVE THE LOCAL MEANS FOR BLG, SLIGH…

GILLNET SETS SHOW NOP TO BE NEAR THE LOCAL MEANS A ND YEP ARE BELOW THE LOCAL MEANS. TRAPNET CATCHES WERE GREATLY ABOVE THE LOCAL MEANS FOR BLG, SLIGH TLY ABOVE FOR LMB AND PMK AND BELOW FOR BRB. THE LARGEMOUTH BASS FISHERY IS ABOVE AVERAGE AND IS TY PICAL FOR AN UNEXPLOITED OR SELDOM USED LAKE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bass?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch 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 59 feet and a mean depth of 20 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.