Black Bass
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota — DOW #48001100
26 Surveys
Special Regulations for Black Bass
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Catch-and-release only.
- Daily limit five.
- Use of gas or electric augers, aqua-views, and other electronic fish-finding devices is prohibited.
31.85
Acres
23 ft
Max Depth
7
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Black Bass. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 43.8 (above normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.12 lb | 526 |
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 12.2 | — | 0.34 lb | 110 |
| 2012-06-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 15.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 15 |
| 1986-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 42.8 (above normal) | 4.3 – 32.8 | 0.19 lb | 171 |
| 1986-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.4 | 2.38 lb | 16 |
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 3.53 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.4 | 5.20 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 | — | 2.74 lb | 91 |
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 2.3 | — | 2.41 lb | 21 |
| 1986-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 3.42 lb | 6 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.9 | 0.80 lb | 14 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.02 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.50 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.7 | 0.05 lb | 9 |
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-01 | Standard trap nets | 6.5 (normal) | 1.8 – 9.7 | 0.35 lb | 78 |
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 2.6 | — | 0.68 lb | 23 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.49 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
| 1986-06-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.32 lb | 9 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-06 | Special trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 18 |
| 2012-06-06 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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★ 4.5Lake Mille Lacs Guide Service
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Black Bass
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Black Bass. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Black Bass
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Plan Your Trip to Black Bass
- Weather forecast for Black Bass — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.1271°N, 93.7047°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.