Little Bass Lake
Little Bass Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 7.9 ft
- Mean depth
- ~13 ft est.
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Becker County
Little Bass Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Becker County, Minnesota with an estimated average depth of about 13 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 83 other monitored lakes in Becker County, Little Bass Lake ranks #19 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Depth | ~13 ft est. |
| Public Access | Yes |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Minnesota has not published bathymetry for Little Bass Lake.
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Fishing Little Bass Lake
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Little Bass Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Little Bass (1002)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — Little BassPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
County Ranking
Ranked #19 of 84 lakes in Becker County
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Frequently asked questions about Little Bass Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Bass Lake?
- Little Bass Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.4 µg/L.
Is Little Bass Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Little Bass Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Little Bass Lake?
- No published bathymetric survey covers Little Bass Lake, so its depth has not been measured. The HydroLAKES global model estimates an average depth of about 13 feet, but that is a modelled estimate derived from surrounding terrain rather than a measurement on the water, so treat it as approximate.
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Where this data comes from
34 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Minnesota (White Earth Band) (Tribal)
WEARTH_WQX34 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder