Little Bass Lake

Little Bass Lake earns an A — every scored parameter (phosphorus) rates among the best monitored waters in Clearwater County.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. A maximum depth of 35 ft puts Little Bass Lake in the middle of Minnesota's depth distribution. At 51 acres, Little Bass Lake sits below the Minnesota median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Among the 40 graded lakes in Clearwater County, Little Bass Lake ranks 4 — in the top quartile locally.

Little Bass Lake has no invasive species recorded in Minnesota state databases as of 2025, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Little Bass Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. A documented public access point at Little Bass Lake makes the lake usable for shore fishing, paddle craft, and trailered boats. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.