Little Bass Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. DNR lake ID 31057500.
Little Bass Lake is a 160.5-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. Its deepest point reaches 62 ft, and about 34% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 17.7 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. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31057500 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Cohasset |
| Surface area | 160.5 acres |
| Maximum depth | 62 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 34% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 17.7 ft through 2024 |
| Nutrient class | Oligotrophic |
| 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 2024: clarity 17.7 ft. 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 2017 (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.83 | 1.0 to 5.0 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.22 | 0.2 to 0.7 |
| Northern pike | gill | 2.0 | 2.2 to 8.7 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.11 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 2.17 | 1.5 to 13.8 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.33 | 0.4 to 2.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.33 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.78 | 0.5 to 2.2 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 32.22 | 7.7 to 43.4 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.17 | 0.5 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.33 | 0.4 to 1.5 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 9.83 | 1.3 to 10.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 2.89 | 1.4 to 5.9 |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.17 | 0.7 to 4.4 |
| Rock bass | trap | 1.33 | 0.8 to 3.7 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.11 | n/a |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 24.0 in (2017), Northern pike 32.0 in (2017), Largemouth bass 18.0 in (2017).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Tullibee (cisco), White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead.
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
- Little Bass Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 3 trailer spaces. 4 mi N of Grand Rapids on Mn Hwy 38, then 3 mi W on Cnty Rd 263, then.25 mi S on Twp Rd 168. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Forsythe Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Shoal Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 3.0 mi, Itasca County
- Little Jay Gould Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
- Jay Gould Lake 3.2 mi, Itasca County
- Blackwater Lake 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- Hale Lake 3.7 mi, Itasca County
- McKinney Lake 3.8 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Little Bass Lake
How deep is Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake reaches a maximum depth of 62 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 34% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake covers about 160.5 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Little Bass Lake?
Summer water clarity on Little Bass Lake averages 17.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2024. 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.
What fish are in Little Bass Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, tullibee (cisco) in Little Bass Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2017.
Where is the public boat access on Little Bass Lake?
Little Bass Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Little Bass Lake.
How is the walleye population on Little Bass Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1990 to 2017, walleye numbers on Little Bass Lake ran mostly below the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
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 34% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 17.7 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 Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2017), 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.