Bass
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56072200
15 Surveys
33.86
Acres
43 ft
Max Depth
2
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Bass. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.08 lb | 47 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 38.1 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.04 lb | 343 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.43 lb | 14 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 1.43 lb | 3 |
| 1991-08-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.37 lb | 3 |
| 1985-05-28 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 23 |
| 1985-05-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 6 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.53 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-04 | Standard trap nets | 122.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.03 lb | 1098 |
| 1985-05-28 | Standard gill nets | 128.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.14 lb | 128 |
| 1985-05-28 | Standard trap nets | 48.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.23 lb | 240 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-28 | Standard trap nets | 137.2 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.1 | 0.10 lb | 686 |
| 1985-05-28 | Standard gill nets | 34.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.04 lb | 34 |
BNT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.60 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Ben's Bait Shop
Battle Lake, MN
★ 4.6Carr's Lake Country Super Market
Ottertail, MN
★ 4.4Dunham's Sports
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 4.1Elizabeth General Store
Elizabeth, MN
★ 4.3Flagman Products
Fergus Falls, MN
JK-Outdoors
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 5Lakeland General Store
Pelican Rapids, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis
Ottertail, MN
★ 4Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Bass
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Bass. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Bass
Other Lakes in Otter Tail County
Plan Your Trip to Bass
- Weather forecast for Bass — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.5175°N, 95.9471°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.