Ross Lake
Size
121ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Ross Lake
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie

Overview

Ross 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.

Special Species Regulations

  • Largemouth Bass: In Ross Lake, for Largemouth Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 5
  • Smallmouth Bass: In Ross Lake, for Smallmouth Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 5
  • Spotted Bass: In Ross Lake, for Spotted Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 5

Weather

Current Weather Icon
70°Feels like 70°
High Temperature--
Low Temperature54°
Sunrise
--
Sunset
--
Wind Direction
0 mph
West
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.92 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SundaySu
-- / 54°
Mostly Sunny
MondayMo
75° / 55°
Mostly Sunny
TuesdayTu
79° / 57°
Partly Cloudy
WednesdayWe
82° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Showers and Chance of Storms
ThursdayTh
84° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
FridayFr
82° / 62°

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 6:35 PM
Moon Set 3:02 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:17 PM
Underfoot 10:52 AM
waxing gibbous
MondayMo08/24
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu08/25
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe08/26
waxing gibbous
ThursdayTh08/27
full moon
FridayFr08/28
waning gibbous
SaturdaySa08/29
waning gibbous
SundaySu08/30
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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