Minnesota · Cass County
Little Webb Lake Fishing guide
Little Webb Lake sits in Cass County, Minnesota, and covers 226 acres, reaching 37 ft at its deepest point. Average water clarity runs about 11.8 ft. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 13 times, most recently in 2023, with walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassJust a few10.1per hr (electrofishing)13"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 22 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 3 fish
2023Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 7 fish
2022Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 12 fish
2021Lengths measured · 4 fish
2015Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeOne of the best around18.5per gill net17"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 117 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 4 fish
2023Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 113 fish
2022Lengths measured · 26 fish
2015Lengths measured · 90 fish
2014BluegillJust a few16.6per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 429 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 107 fish
2023Lengths measured · 322 fish
2022Lengths measured · 367 fish
2015Lengths measured · 708 fish
2014CrappieJust a few0.7per trap net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 37 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 6 fish
2023Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 31 fish
2022Lengths measured · 20 fish
2015Lengths measured · 130 fish
2014Rock bassExcellent numbers20.7per hr (electrofishing)5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 4 fish
2023Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 13 fish
2022Lengths measured · 16 fish
2015Lengths measured · 8 fish
2014Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear, so the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, only presence and size are listed. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey.
How to fish Little Webb Lake through the year
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. At 11.8 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Pike are on the outside weed edge and points.
- Summer
- Pike are on the deep weed edge and points near the coolest water they can find.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
Walleye
- Spring
- Walleye are shallow, on and just off the spawning flats and the first green weeds. At 11.8 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Walleye are setting up on the outside weed edge, points and shallow structure.
- Summer
- Walleye are working the weed edge, points and any wind-blown structure.
- Fall
- Walleye are packing onto the sharpest breaks and points as the water cools, in big schools with short windows.
Season patterns for each species. Open the live map for today's wind, light and water temp.
Size history
Biggest fish by survey year
| Survey year | Northern pike | Walleye | Largemouth bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22" | 26" | 17" |
| 2022 | 36" | 23" | 19" |
| 2021 | — | — | 18" |
| 2015 | 29" | 27" | 16" |
| 2014 | 31" | 27" | 16" |
| 2011 | 34" | 27" | 17" |
| 2006 | 35" | 25" | 18" |
| 2001 | 30" | 24" | 16" |
Longest fish measured by DNR survey crews in each year's nets. Survey gear samples the population, so the lake usually holds larger fish than any survey measured.
Suggested tackle
What to bring
Top presentations for this lake's structure and clarity:
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Muskie & pike
Soft Rubber (Bull Dawg / Medusa)
10" soft rubber body bait
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Jigs & bladed
Tail Spinner
Compact lead body with a free-spinning blade on the tail
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Texas-Rigged Worm
7" ribbon-tail or straight-tail plastic worm
Largemouth bass · Soft plastics
Free Rig
Creature bait or magnum finesse worm
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Walleye | 3,912 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,428 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,001 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 124 fingerlings · 127 adults |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2023 survey
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Little Webb Lake was conducted on August 21-22, 2023, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible. Backpack electrofishing was completed at nine sampling stations, but two stations were sampled from the boat due soft sediments and vegetation. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample five stations, a 15-foot seine was used at two stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at two stations. Nearshore sampling captured seventeen species of fish including five species that are intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass) and zero that are tolerant of disturbance.
A concurrent summer trap net survey was also conducted by IBI Program staff. Nine trap nets were set along the shoreline in locations that encompassed multiple habitat types. Trap net sampling captured nine species of fish, including one that is intolerant of disturbance (i.e., Rock Bass). Bluegill comprised a majority of the biomass.
Read the full DNR narrative
The nearshore and trap net data were combined with gill net data from a June 2022 survey to describe the fish community and provide a fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (e.g., Blackchin Shiner, Least Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (e.g., Black Bullhead and Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Results from this survey indicate that the fish community in Little Webb Lake is healthy as indicated by an FIBI score that exceeds the exceptional use threshold determined for similar lakes. These results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the Leech Lake River Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Little Webb Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Little Webb 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
- Little Webb Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Little Webb Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Webb Lake · 720 ac · 1.5 mi
- Long Lake · 59 ac · 1.8 mi
- Diamond Lake · 77 ac · 1.8 mi
- South Stocking Lake · 46 ac · 2.2 mi
- Teepee Lake · 21 ac · 2.5 mi
- Stony Lake · 563 ac · 2.7 mi
- Kid Lake · 168 ac · 2.8 mi
- Hovde Lake · 133 ac · 2.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Little Webb Lake?
Little Webb Lake reaches 37 ft at its deepest point; about 30% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Little Webb Lake?
Little Webb Lake covers 226 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Little Webb Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Little Webb Lake average 11.8 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Little Webb Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2023) record walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Little Webb Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2022; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Little Webb Lake have a public access?
Yes. Little Webb Lake has one public access site: Little Webb Lake (trailer launch).
How big do northern pike get in Little Webb Lake?
The biggest northern pike measured in recent DNR surveys taped 36"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 2001.
When was Little Webb Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Little Webb Lake in 2023, the most recent of 13 surveys on record.
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