Size
26,123ac
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
63°Feels like 63°
77°
62°
77°62°5:45 AM
8:39 PM
4 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
29.88 inHg
Falling
MondayMo
77° / 62°
TuesdayTu
70° / 51°
WednesdayWe
73° / 57°
ThursdayTh
76° / 58°
FridayFr
80° / 58°
SaturdaySa
78° / 59°
Moon Phase
August 03, 2026
77% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06
FridayFr08/07
SaturdaySa08/08
SundaySu08/09
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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
