Bass

Crow Wing County

Near Lake Hubert

DOW: 18040200

Northern PikeGood · 74PumpkinseedGood · 69Black CrappieGood · 63

A 40-acre lake near Lake Hubert in Crow Wing County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (7)

Northern Pike

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.43 lbs

Catch rate: 17.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	17.50	-	2.43 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 17, 1982	3.25	-	2.54 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 27.3 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 17, 1982	27.25	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per gill net · typical 1–11.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	15.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 17, 1982	4.50	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 15.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–24.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 17, 1982	15.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

White Sucker

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.25 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–3.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	1.00	-	2.25 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net · typical 2.2–16.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 17, 1982	2.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 17, 1982	2.25	-	0.47 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).

Crappie

10 combined total

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 17, 1982There is a good population of northern pike, pumpkinseed, black crappie and perch. The bullhead and bluegill population are down.

There is a good population of northern pike, pumpkinseed, black crappie and perch. The bullhead and bluegill population are down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bass?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, 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 18 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 1982. 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.