Minnesota · DNR survey data
Big Bass Lake
Big Bass Lake covers 133 acres in Hubbard County, running to 60 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
BluegillFair numbers45.9per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 419 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 419 fish
2023Lengths measured · 178 fish
2016Lengths measured · 128 fish
2009Lengths measured · 107 fish
2002CrappieJust a few1.6per trap net9"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 71 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 71 fish
2023Lengths measured · 1 fish
2009Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 3 fish
2002Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
1995Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchFair numbers3.3per gill net7"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 20 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 20 fish
2023Lengths measured · 7 fish
2009Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 71 fish
2002Lengths measured · 58 fish
1995Rock bassOne of the best around4.9per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 51 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 51 fish
2023Lengths measured · 97 fish
2016Lengths measured · 64 fish
2009Lengths measured · 25 fish
2002Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 289 fingerlings · 93 yearlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,505 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 75 yearlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 306 fingerlings · 82 adults |
| 2017 | Walleye | 107 adults |
| 2016 | Walleye | 102 adults |
Recent reports
Big Bass Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Big Bass Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Big Bass Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Eleventh Crow Wing Lake · 751 ac · 1.9 mi
- Shingobee Lake · 172 ac · 2.2 mi
- Howard Lake · 386 ac · 3.3 mi
- Tenth Crow Wing Lake · 175 ac · 4.2 mi
- Little Bass Lake · 114 ac · 4.6 mi
- Island Lake · 78 ac · 4.7 mi
- Indian Lake · 51 ac · 4.7 mi
- Bass Lake · 278 ac · 4.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Big Bass Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Big Bass Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Big Bass Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Big Bass Lake have a public access?
Yes. Big Bass Lake has one public access site: Big Bass Lake (trailer launch).
Is Big Bass Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Big Bass Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Big Bass Lake in 2023, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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