Bass

Itasca County

Near Marble

DOW: 31023000

PumpkinseedGood · 70Black CrappieGood · 69Rock BassGood · 59

A 131-acre lake near Marble in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (10)

Pumpkinseed

Good · 70

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 2.8 per trap net · typical 1.1–4.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	1.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	2.75	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	2.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 14.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	14.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	1.00	-	0.68 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	15.00	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	0.75	-	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	0.25	-	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	0.75	-	0.87 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 57

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.09 lbs

Catch rate: 7.3 per gill net · typical 2–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	7.25	-	2.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	0.50	-	2.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	11.67	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 23.3 per trap net · typical 7.9–37.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	9.25	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	23.25	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	28.25	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.96 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	2.00	-	0.96 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	2.25	-	1.39 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 45

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 1.5–18.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 7, 1986	1.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	2.00	-	0.13 lbs	Standard gill 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 · 66

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.49 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per trap net · typical 2–8.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	11.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 7, 1986	8.25	-	0.49 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	0.25	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	1.67	-	0.56 lbs	Standard gill nets

White Sucker

Average · 29

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.70 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 7, 1986	0.25	-	0.70 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)

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 7, 1986NORTHERN PIKE AND BLUEGILL ABUNDANCE REMAINS AT A HIGH LEVEL. YELLOW PERCH NUMBERS ARE LOW. ALL OTHER SPECIES ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE O…

NORTHERN PIKE AND BLUEGILL ABUNDANCE REMAINS AT A HIGH LEVEL. YELLOW PERCH NUMBERS ARE LOW. ALL OTHER SPECIES ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

July 9, 1979N Pike and Bluegill populations are considerably higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this typ…

N Pike and Bluegill populations are considerably higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Bass?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill 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 43 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 1986. 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.