Big Bass (west Basin)

Big Bass (west Basin)

Size
384ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Big Bass (west Basin)
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

Big Bass (west Basin) 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.

  • Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20” must be immediately released. One over 20” allowed in possession.
  • Sunfish: Daily limit five.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
71°Feels like 71°
High Temperature86°
Low Temperature54°
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Wind Direction
4 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.88 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Showers and Isolated Storms
MondayMo
86° / 54°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
73° / 48°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
78° / 57°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
82° / 58°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
84° / 59°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SaturdaySa
83° / 63°

Moon Phase

waning gibbous
August 03, 2026
77% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 10:40 PM
Moon Set 11:37 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 4:53 AM
Underfoot 5:15 PM
waning gibbous
MondayMo08/03
waning gibbous
TuesdayTu08/04
waning gibbous
WednesdayWe08/05
waning crescent
ThursdayTh08/06
waning crescent
FridayFr08/07
waning crescent
SaturdaySa08/08
waning crescent
SundaySu08/09
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Top Fish Species

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
No survey data
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