Little Bass Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Crow Wing County in Minnesota is where Little Bass Lake sits. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. It measures about 91 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Crosslake sits 5.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come Breezy Point at 6.3 miles and Crosby at 9.1 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Little Bass Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Crow Wing County include largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Treat Little Bass Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 69°F and January near 8°F on the long-run figures. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Little Bass Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. 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. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Mud Lake is 0.4 miles off. What applies at Little Bass Lake may have changed since it was mapped.