Little Bass
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11006300
66 Surveys
136.35
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
25
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Little Bass. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
CRP
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 29 |
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 26.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 53 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 3.10 lb | 30 |
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 3.29 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.47 lb | 30 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 2.83 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 2.68 lb | 59 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 5.34 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 26.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.16 lb | 53 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.22 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.21 lb | 53 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.26 lb | 22 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.30 lb | 6 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 7.67 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 5.00 lb | 12 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 4.11 lb | 7 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 43.3 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.14 lb | 173 |
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 15 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 44.0 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.13 lb | 176 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 37.9 | — | — | 30 |
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 6.0 | — | — | 36 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 10.7 (normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.18 lb | 96 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 17.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 103 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.25 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 0.33 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.1 | — | — | 4 |
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 3.8 | — | — | 23 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 1.55 lb | 6 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.27 lb | 12 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 3.50 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 3.62 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 1973-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.19 lb | 48 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 37 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 80.5 (above normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.16 lb | 322 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.18 lb | 8 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.24 lb | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.10 lb | 39 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 3 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.26 lb | 4 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.29 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-22 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.96 lb | 13 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.8 | — | 29 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 20.2 | — | 16 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.0 | — | 78 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | 5 |
BCS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 2 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.3 | — | 5 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | 26 |
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.5 | — | 2 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.39 lb | 6 |
| 2022-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 | — | 0.50 lb | 42 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 3 |
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Fish Species
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Plan Your Trip to Little Bass
- Weather forecast for Little Bass — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.9604°N, 94.0129°W — Get Directions
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- 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.