Black Bass Lake in Mille Lacs County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Black Bass Lake sits within Mille Lacs County in Minnesota. The ground around here is lake country bush. Around 33 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Vineland is the closest town at 3.5 miles. Pierz is 22 miles away, with Milaca at 26 miles. Nearest other option: Tamarac Lake sits 0.6 miles out, Shakopee Lake at 1.5 miles, Warren Lake sits 2.2 miles out, Lake Onamia at 3.4 miles and Ogechie Lake sits 3.6 miles out. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Black Bass Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Mille Lacs County names largemouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Black Bass Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 69°F for July and 8°F for January. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Black Bass Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There is a campsite 160 yards from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Tamarac Lake, 0.6 miles away. Nothing here settles the position at Black Bass Lake for certain.