What Fish Are in Basswood Lake?
Basswood Lake in Lake County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Basswood Lake
Basswood Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 111 feet across 25,953 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 111 ft |
| Surface Area | 25,953 acres |
| Public Access | No |
| Species Count | 14 |
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