Minnesota · Cass County
Webb Lake Fishing guide
Webb Lake covers 720 acres in Cass County, Minnesota, reaching 84 ft at its deepest point. Secchi readings average around 16.4 ft of visibility. The Minnesota DNR has surveyed the lake 12 times, most recently in 2025, with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and northern pike in the nets.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeLast stocked 2024Fair numbers1.7per gill net19"Typical27"Biggest
Lengths measured · 50 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 27 fish
2025Lengths measured · 4 fish
2022Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 19 fish
2021Lengths measured · 16 fish
2018Largemouth bassGood numbers99.3per hr (electrofishing)10"Typical16"Biggest
Lengths measured · 252 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 76 fish
2025Lengths measured · 10 fish
2022Lengths measured · 166 fish
2021Lengths measured · 61 fish
2018Northern pikeGood numbers14.7per gill net17"Typical35"Biggest
Lengths measured · 392 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 129 fish
2025Lengths measured · 17 fish
2022Lengths measured · 246 fish
2021Lengths measured · 157 fish
2018BluegillFair numbers40.4per trap net6"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 1732 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 644 fish
2025Lengths measured · 622 fish
2022Lengths measured · 466 fish
2021Lengths measured · 211 fish
2018CrappieJust a few0.8per trap net9"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 57 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 26 fish
2025Lengths measured · 4 fish
2022Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 27 fish
2021Lengths measured · 39 fish
2018Yellow perchGood numbers8per gill net6"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 199 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 64 fish
2025Lengths measured · 6 fish
2022Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 129 fish
2021Lengths measured · 38 fish
2018Rock bassElite fishery6.1per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 269 fish
Recent · 2021 + 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 75 fish
2025Lengths measured · 88 fish
2022Lengths measured · 106 fish
2021Lengths measured · 38 fish
2018Rates 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 Webb Lake through the year
Largemouth bass
- Spring
- Largemouth are moving up into the warming bays and flats, staging around wood, docks and new weeds to spawn. At 16.4 ft of clarity, fish them deeper and lighter than usual.
- Early summer
- Largemouth are on the shallow spawning flats and protected bays, where beds go on firm bottom next to isolated cover.
- Summer
- Largemouth are in and along the weeds: cabbage and milfoil edges, matted cover and shade. On a lake that drops to 84 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Largemouth are chasing bait back onto the flats and into the remaining green weeds, feeding hard and shallow before the freeze.
Northern pike
- Spring
- Pike are in the shallow bays and along new weed growth. At 16.4 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. On a lake that drops to 84 ft, check the deep edge of that structure too.
- Fall
- Pike are on the last green weeds and the breaks beside them, feeding heavily as the water drops.
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 | Largemouth bass | Northern pike | Walleye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15" | 31" | 26" |
| 2022 | 16" | 28" | 27" |
| 2021 | 15" | 35" | 27" |
| 2018 | 18" | 33" | 23" |
| 2015 | 20" | 30" | 27" |
| 2010 | 20" | 34" | 29" |
| 2004 | 17" | 30" | 27" |
| 1999 | 13" | 30" | 28" |
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:
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
Northern pike · Soft plastics
Paddletail Swimbait on Jighead
4–5" paddletail swimbait on a ball-head swimbait jighead
Northern pike · Jigs & bladed
Inline Spinner (Mepps/Blue Fox)
#2–#4 in-line spinner
Walleye · Live bait
Live-Bait (Lindy) Rig + Leech/Crawler
jumbo leech or half a nightcrawler
Walleye · Trolling
Leadcore Line + Crankbaits
4–5" mid-diving crankbait behind a long leadcore run
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DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 4,446 yearlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 5,714 fingerlings · 317 yearlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 1,578 fingerlings · 1,200 yearlings · 120 adults |
| 2018 | Walleye | 278,415 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 278,780 fry |
MN DNR · in their words
From the 2025 survey
Webb Lake (DOW# 11-0311; Lake Class 27) is a 720-acre lake with 278 littoral acres, 7.1 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 84 feet located northeast of Hackensack, MN. There is a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) owned public access on the south shore. The lake is primarily managed for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye, and secondarily for Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. MNDNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Webb Lake is in lake class 27; lakes in this class are generally large, deep, and regularly shaped. Other area lakes in this class include Ada, Crooked, and Portage.
Webb Lake is a great multi-species lake with potential to produce trophy size fish. Largemouth Bass were abundant with fish from 5 to 15 inches sampled. Management goals are based on spring electrofishing which was not conducted in 2025. Northern Pike are abundant yet below the maximum management goal. Northern Pike size structure goals were not met, with fish from 10 to 32 inches sampled. Walleye abundance has remained low and not met management goals since 2015. Lengths ranged from 15 to 23 inches with an average length of 18 inches. Moderate numbers of Black Crappie were sampled with fish from 4 to 12 inches present. Management goals are still being developed for this species in this lake. Bluegill catch rates exceeded the abundance goal and partially met size goals. Bluegills measuring up to 9 inches were present in the catch. Yellow Perch abundance was low and did not meet management goals. Perch up to 9 inches long were sampled.
Read the full DNR narrative
Three Smallmouth Bass were sampled ranging from 6 to 16 inches in length. This is the first time this species has been sampled in a standard lake survey in this lake.
Other fish species sampled include, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Webb Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
Narrative text from the Minnesota DNR lake survey.
Recent reports
Webb Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on 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
- Webb Lake (trailer launch)
DNR bathymetry
Webb Lake depth map
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Little Webb Lake · 226 ac · 1.5 mi
- Kid Lake · 168 ac · 1.5 mi
- Trillium Lake · 156 ac · 2.2 mi
- Baby Lake · 737 ac · 2.4 mi
- South Stocking Lake · 46 ac · 2.6 mi
- Long Lake · 59 ac · 3 mi
- Diamond Lake · 77 ac · 3.3 mi
- Teepee Lake · 21 ac · 3.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How deep is Webb Lake?
Webb Lake reaches 84 ft at its deepest point with a mean depth of 20.9 ft; about 39% of the lake is littoral (15 ft or shallower).
How big is Webb Lake?
Webb Lake covers 720 acres with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
How clear is the water in Webb Lake?
DNR Secchi readings on Webb Lake average 16.4 ft of visibility, clear water for a Minnesota lake.
What fish are in Webb Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys (most recently 2025) record walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Is Webb Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
Does Webb Lake have a public access?
Yes. Webb Lake has one public access site: Webb Lake (trailer launch).
How big do largemouth bass get in Webb Lake?
The biggest largemouth bass measured in recent DNR surveys taped 16"; the size-history table on this page tracks the biggest fish in each survey back to 1999.
When was Webb Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Webb Lake in 2025, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
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