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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 holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).

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. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 111 feet across 25,953 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeC (Fair)
Water Clarity9 ft
Maximum Depth111 ft
Surface Area25,953 acres
Public AccessNo
Species Count14