Little Bass

Crow Wing County

Near Mission

DOW: 18025400

PumpkinseedExcellent · 75Yellow PerchGood · 59Northern PikeAverage · 45

A 95-acre lake near Mission in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (5)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 50.2 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1989	50.20	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1989	3.60	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1989	2.00	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 45

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.93 lbs

Catch rate: 13.7 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1989	13.67	-	0.93 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1989	3.20	-	0.79 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 35

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1989	1.00	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 1989	0.33	-	0.20 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.

White Sucker

Good · 73

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1989	1.33	-	4.75 lbs	Standard gill 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)

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").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 21, 1989When compared to lakes in lake class 29, northern pike population was very high and the fish were in very poor condition. White suckers were very larg…

When compared to lakes in lake class 29, northern pike population was very high and the fish were in very poor condition. White suckers were very large, averaging close to 6 pounds. The pumpkinseed population was high with a lot of small fish present. Very few yellow perch present. A few largemouth bass were present in nets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Bass?

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

Is there public access at Little Bass?

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

How deep is Little Bass?

Little Bass has a maximum depth of 49 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Bass last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Bass is from 1989. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Bass have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Bass?

No — Little 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.