Size
26,125ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Basswood Lake
Walleye
Northern pike
Bluegill
Perch
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Largemouth bass
Overview
Basswood Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
Location: Including Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back bays
- Northern Pike: All from 30-40” must be immediately released. Possession limit two, only one over 40”. Season is continuous.
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Weather
49°Feels like 49°
71°
57°
71°57°6:13 AM
8:03 PM
0 mph
South
0 in
Rain
30.12 inHg
Rising
MondayMo
71° / 57°
TuesdayTu
74° / 60°
WednesdayWe
71° / 54°
ThursdayTh
68° / 49°
FridayFr
71° / 52°
SaturdaySa
74° / 57°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
8-30 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2022
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
