Ross Lake
Size
120ac
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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66°Feels like 66°
High Temperature70°
Low Temperature50°
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Sunset
7:11 PM
Wind Direction
7 mph
Northeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
30.26 inHg
Rising
Sunny
SaturdaySa
70° / 50°
Partly Cloudy
SundaySu
74° / 49°
Sunny
MondayMo
68° / 40°
Sunny
TuesdayTu
66° / 40°
Sunny
WednesdayWe
74° / 46°
Mostly Sunny
ThursdayTh
75° / 49°

Moon Phase

last quarter
October 03, 2026
51% Illumination
last quarter, getting dimmer
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise --
Moon Set 3:19 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 7:24 AM
Underfoot 7:54 PM
last quarter
SaturdaySa10/03
waning crescent
SundaySu10/04
waning crescent
MondayMo10/05
waning crescent
TuesdayTu10/06
waning crescent
WednesdayWe10/07
waning crescent
ThursdayTh10/08
waning crescent
FridayFr10/09
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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