Bass Lake Fishing near Lake Shore, Minnesota

• Overview

  Bass Lake sits within Cass County in Minnesota. It stands 1,473 feet above sea level. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Cass County standards. Head to Pequot Lakes, 15 miles away, for anything you forgot. Fargo is the closest city, 104 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bass Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, walleye and northern pike. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Bass Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 6°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That is the shape of the year on Bass Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Bear Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Nothing on Bass Lake should be assumed from this page alone.