Little Bass Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Mission. DNR lake ID 18025400.
Little Bass Lake is a 94.9-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Mission. Its deepest point reaches 49 ft, and about 51% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 22.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the oligotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18025400 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Mission |
| Surface area | 94.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 49 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 51% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 22.2 ft through 2016 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 9.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 3.2 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2016: clarity 22.2 ft, phosphorus 9.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 3.2 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Little Bass Lake rates as oligotrophic.
Fishing on Little Bass Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 13.67 | 4.8 to 12.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 3.2 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 2.0 | 2.0 to 21.5 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 3.6 | 0.3 to 2.8 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 50.2 | 2.8 to 10.3 |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Horseshoe Lake 1.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bass Lake 1.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Upper Mission Lake 1.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Young Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- East Twin Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bonnie Lake 2.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- West Twin Lake 2.7 mi, Crow Wing County
- Lower Mission Lake 3.3 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Little Bass Lake
How deep is Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake reaches a maximum depth of 49 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 51% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake covers about 94.9 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Bass Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Bass Lake averages 22.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2016. Its trophic state is oligotrophic.
Does Little Bass Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Little Bass 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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Little Bass Lake?
Homes on Little Bass 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 Little Bass Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Little Bass Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 51% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 22.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Little Bass Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Little Bass Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Little Bass Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), 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.