Big Basswood Lake
Becker County, Minnesota, near Goldenrod. DNR lake ID 03009600.
Big Basswood Lake is a 675-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota, near Goldenrod. Its deepest point reaches 6 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 3.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the eutrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
Buying or selling on Big Basswood Lake? Ask us what lakeshore here actually sells for, which stretches of shoreline buyers compete for, and what’s coming up before it’s listed.
Tell us about your dream home on Big Basswood LakeWhat’s my Big Basswood Lake property worth?Call (218) 656-6469
Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 03009600 |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County, near Goldenrod |
| Surface area | 675 acres |
| Maximum depth | 6 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 3.1 ft through 2020 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 16.8 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 4.4 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Eutrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2020: clarity 3.1 ft, phosphorus 16.8 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 4.4 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Big Basswood Lake rates as eutrophic.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Big Basswood Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. 7 miles northeast of Ponsford, 3.5 miles off County Road 44, on the north shore of Basswood Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Sockeye Lake 1.2 mi, Becker County
- Basswood Lake 1.3 mi, Becker County
- Wahbegon Lake 1.9 mi, Becker County
- Kneebone Lake 2.5 mi, Becker County
- Bass Lake 3.1 mi, Becker County
- Boot Lake 3.4 mi, Becker County
- Bad Medicine Lake 4.4 mi, Becker County
- Big Rush Lake 6.3 mi, Becker County
Questions about Big Basswood Lake
How deep is Big Basswood Lake?
Big Basswood Lake reaches a maximum depth of 6 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Big Basswood Lake?
Big Basswood Lake covers about 675 acres in Becker County, Minnesota.
How clear is Big Basswood Lake?
Summer water clarity on Big Basswood Lake averages 3.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2020. Its trophic state is eutrophic.
Does Big Basswood Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Big Basswood Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Big Basswood Lake?
Big Basswood Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Big Basswood Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Big Basswood Lake?
Homes on Big Basswood Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Big Basswood Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Big Basswood Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 3.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Big Basswood Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Big Basswood Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Big Basswood Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Becker County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.