Bass Lake Fishing near Little Falls, Minnesota

• Overview

  Bass Lake is one of the Morrison County listings for Minnesota. The water sits 1,230 feet up. Small at around 19 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. 14 miles away sits Little Falls, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 89 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Morrison County: largemouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Bass Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 9°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Bass Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Long Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Bass Lake before loading the car.