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

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72°Feels like 72°
High Temperature--
Low Temperature65°
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Wind Direction
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Northwest
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.77 inHg
Rising
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SundaySu
-- / 65°
Partly Cloudy
MondayMo
81° / 60°
Mostly Sunny
TuesdayTu
85° / 64°
Partly Cloudy with Showers and Chance of Storms
WednesdayWe
85° / 66°
Partly Cloudy with Showers and Chance of Storms
ThursdayTh
86° / 68°
Partly Cloudy with Chance of Storms
FridayFr
85° / 68°

Moon Phase

waning gibbous
August 03, 2026
77% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 11:04 PM
Moon Set 11:39 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 5:04 AM
Underfoot 5:26 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