Minnesota Fishing Guide

Bass

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03012700

222 Surveys
129.81
Acres
48 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bass. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 9.8 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.43 lb 39
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.88 lb 6
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.94 lb 24
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 16.3 (above normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.43 lb 65
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 2.80 lb 1
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 11.3 (normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.03 lb 68
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.55 lb 6
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 18.7 (above normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.76 lb 112
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.63 lb 4
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 15.8 (above normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.96 lb 63
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 0.2 — 0.53 lb 1
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.79 lb 4
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 17.2 (above normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.14 lb 103
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 1.37 lb 1
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 1
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 15.2 (above normal) 4.8 – 12.5 2.40 lb 91
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.68 lb 1
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 4.8 – 12.5 1.87 lb 9
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.9 — 1.54 lb 8

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.35 lb 8
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 8.9 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.28 lb 71
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.15 lb 4
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.14 lb 12
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.17 lb 6
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.14 lb 8
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.11 lb 3
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.37 lb 7
2018-07-09 Standard electrofishing 1.1 — 0.46 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.31 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.43 lb 4
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.09 lb 5
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 0.2 — 0.60 lb 1
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.29 lb 6
2004-06-28 Standard electrofishing 9.1 — 0.39 lb 11
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.16 lb 4
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.34 lb 1
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.24 lb 3
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.32 lb 4
2011-06-20 Standard electrofishing 35.0 — 0.36 lb 37
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.0 – 4.8 0.38 lb 8
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 9.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.3 0.29 lb 87

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 42.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.57 lb 171
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 7.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.51 lb 60
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.09 lb 8
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 32.8 (above normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.42 lb 131
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.47 lb 4
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 8.5 (normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.48 lb 34
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.11 lb 1
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.0 – 16.5 1.08 lb 4
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.39 lb 8
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 5.7 0.62 lb 5
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 16.5 0.60 lb 3

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.60 lb 3
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.69 lb 13
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.75 lb 2
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.22 lb 5
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.50 lb 1
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.50 lb 1
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.03 lb 5
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.73 lb 5
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — — 8
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 5.3 — — 21
2018-08-13 50-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 3
2018-07-09 Standard electrofishing 51.6 — 0.74 lb 91
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.90 lb 6
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.62 lb 6
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.43 lb 2
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 1.8 — — 9
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.30 lb 6
2004-06-28 Standard electrofishing 7.5 — 0.11 lb 9
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.8 1.31 lb 1
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.23 lb 14
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 4.0 — — 4
2011-06-20 Standard electrofishing 24.6 — 1.68 lb 26
2011-06-20 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 9
2011-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 8.2 — — 8
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.75 lb 2
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.8 0.51 lb 17
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 6.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.38 lb 57

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 4.3 — 0.16 lb 17
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 14.5 (above normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.15 lb 116
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.5 — 0.09 lb 22
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.06 lb 33
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 6.5 — 0.12 lb 26
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.1 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.07 lb 17
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 2.7 — 0.26 lb 16
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 2.0 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.19 lb 18
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 3.6 — — 5
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — — 7
2018-08-13 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 4
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.15 lb 6
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.12 lb 26
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.37 lb 3
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 26.8 — — 134
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 15.7 (above normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.28 lb 141
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.05 lb 4
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 11.8 (above normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.06 lb 106
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.05 lb 5
2011-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 1.9 (below normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.09 lb 17
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 2
2011-06-20 15-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.19 lb 14
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 7.8 (normal) 2.8 – 10.3 0.18 lb 70

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.51 lb 27
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.34 lb 14
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.25 lb 24
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 3.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.47 lb 27
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.45 lb 8
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 1.09 lb 3
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.52 lb 2
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.79 lb 14
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.94 lb 3
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 1.87 lb 3
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 0.4 — — 2
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.68 lb 12
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.76 lb 12
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.79 lb 12
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.57 lb 6
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 4.3 0.50 lb 1

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 11.5 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.25 lb 46
1978-07-03 Standard trap nets 15.4 (above normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.40 lb 123
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.23 lb 20
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 6.3 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.26 lb 50
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 15.5 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.33 lb 62
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 8.6 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.32 lb 69
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 20.5 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.48 lb 123
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.59 lb 21
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 1.4 — — 2
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 24.3 (above normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.50 lb 146
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 4.5 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.12 lb 36
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.53 lb 17
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 9.4 — — 47
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 3.8 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.76 lb 34
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.24 lb 15
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 7.6 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.23 lb 68
2011-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.40 lb 31
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 7.7 (normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.27 lb 46
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.9 – 12.1 0.60 lb 1
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 2.1 – 10.5 0.55 lb 22

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1978-07-03 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 8
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.07 lb 7
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 20
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 1
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.07 lb 1
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — — 4
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 6
2018-08-13 50-ft beach seine 5.0 — — 10
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.12 lb 5
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 2.8 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.19 lb 11
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 1.8 — — 9
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.08 lb 1
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 1.3 (below normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.10 lb 8
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 27.0 — — 27
2011-06-20 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 6
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.09 lb 13
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.07 lb 1
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.10 lb 48
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 34.8 (above normal) 2.0 – 21.5 0.11 lb 174

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 1.5 1.00 lb 2
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 0.2 — — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.66 lb 10
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 2.81 lb 7
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 3.90 lb 1
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 4.33 lb 1
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 4.47 lb 6
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.0 3.03 lb 2
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.0 4.27 lb 2
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 2.60 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.19 lb 9
1986-07-14 Standard trap nets 27.3 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.10 lb 218
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 13.3 — 0.12 lb 53
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 37.6 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.06 lb 301
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 11.5 — 0.21 lb 69
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 10.3 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.18 lb 93
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 52.2 — — 72
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 58.0 — — 232
2018-08-13 50-ft beach seine 9.5 — — 19
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 14.3 — 0.16 lb 86
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 21.0 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.09 lb 168
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.18 lb 6
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 31.4 — 0.01 lb 157
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 43.2 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.10 lb 389
2004-06-28 Standard gill nets 5.3 — 0.10 lb 32
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 92.8 (above normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.03 lb 835
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 34.8 — 0.13 lb 209
2011-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 16.4 — — 16
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 18.7 (normal) 8.3 – 50.1 0.15 lb 168
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 31.0 — — 31
2011-06-20 15-ft beach seine 23.3 — — 70

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-07-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.00 lb 1
1991-07-15 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.01 lb 9
2018-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.18 lb 1
1996-07-01 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 4.17 lb 6
2011-06-20 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.3 3.75 lb 1
1963-07-29 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.93 lb 6
1963-07-29 Standard trap nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.8 2.03 lb 9

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1991-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.20 lb 1
2024-07-22 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.51 lb 3
2024-07-22 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.40 lb 14
2018-08-13 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 4
2018-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 0.20 lb 5
1996-07-01 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.51 lb 7
2004-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.34 lb 2
2011-06-20 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.47 lb 3

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 7.3 — 10
2011-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 6.2 — 6

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — 7
2011-06-20 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2011-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 31.2 — 43
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 10.0 — 40
1996-07-01 Special trap nets 0.8 — 4

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 26.8 — 37
2018-08-13 15-ft beach seine 25.0 — 100
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — 2
2011-06-20 15-ft beach seine 2.7 — 8

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2011-06-20 50-ft beach seine 9.0 — 9

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cormorant Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 532-2440

★ 4.6

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Bass

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218 Escapes
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

(218) 234-2702
En-Of-Trail Resort
Fishing Resort Ponsford

(218) 573-3791
IC Rental
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes
Two Inlets Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 699-3632

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Bass. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Bass

Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN
Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357
Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.