Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County Fishing
Itasca County, 2,715 acres, 76 feet deep.
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Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County, the Minnesota rundown
LakeFinder puts Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County, a lake in Itasca County, at 2,715 acres. Maximum depth is 76 feet, with an average of 20.5 feet. The littoral zone, water under 15 feet, takes in 1,407 acres (52%). Cohasset is the nearest city on the Census list, roughly 5 miles off. The DNR fisheries office in Grand Rapids manages it.
The species list from DNR surveys starts with walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. Boaters have 3 public water accesses. The last DNR standard survey ran on July 12, 2021. Walleye catch rates sat within normal: 4.2 per gill net against 1.3-5.5. Open water typically returns near April 23, per 20 DNR records.
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The standard survey of July 12, 2021 supplied these counts; the DNR normal range shows what similar lakes produce.
| Species | Gear | Caught | Per set | Normal range | Avg lb | Normal lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 63 | 4.2 | 1.3-5.5 | 1.63 | 1.2-2.4 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 102 | 6.8 | 3.1-8.5 | 1.43 | 1.5-2.7 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 5 | 0.36 | 1.25 | ||
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 107 | 7.13 | 2.5-24.2 | 0.18 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 9 | 0.64 | 0.5-2.7 | 0.17 | 0.1-0.2 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 22 | 1.47 | 0.5-2.7 | 0.52 | 0.2-0.4 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 7 | 0.5 | 0.7-3.2 | 0.21 | 0.2-0.5 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 12 | 0.8 | 0.41 | ||
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 70 | 5 | 5.6-42.3 | 0.35 | 0.1-0.3 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 1 | 0.07 | 0.3-1.2 | 4.08 | 0.5-1.1 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 7 | 0.5 | 0.3-1.1 | 0.13 | 0.2-0.9 |
| Smallmouth bass | Standard gill nets | 40 | 2.67 | 0.2-1.0 | 2.59 | 0.7-1.9 |
Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County gill net counts
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lake survey data, survey report. Checked October 2026.
Status of the fishery on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
“Bass Lake is a 2,407-acre lake located near Cohasset, MN.”
“The lake has two distinct basins connected by a long, shallow channel.”
“Bass Lake has an outlet to the Mississippi River with a modified rock weir to maintain water levels but allow fish passage.”
“Bass Lake supports a diverse aquatic plant community and many of the shoal water areas support emergent vegetation such as bulrushes and wild rice.”
Quoted from the DNR status of the fishery for Bass Lake (report). Checked October 2026.
Landings around Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
- Bass Lake (NE) Access1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, Itasca County
- Bass Lake (SW) Access1 ramp, 2 trailer stalls, 1 dock, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
- Bass Lake (W) Access1 ramp, 3 trailer stalls, 1 dock, toilet, DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Water accesses near Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
- Little Bass Lake Access near Grand RapidsLittle Bass, 3 miles southeast
- Deer Lake Access near Deer RiverDeer, 4 miles northwest
- Mississippi River, #1 AccessMississippi River, 4 miles south
- Jay Gould Lake, Clay Boswell AccessMississippi River, 4 miles south
- McAvity Lake AccessMcAvity, 4 miles northeast
- Little Deer Lake AccessLittle Deer, 5 miles northwest
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Public Fishing Sites layers and LakeFinder, checked October 2026.
Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County basin shape
Volunteers and DNR staff have logged 9 Secchi readings on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County since 2010.
On Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County, recorded ice-out dates run from March 28, 2012 to May 14, 2013.
DNR LakeFinder morphology and water clarity, DNR ice-out records (ice-out data), checked October 2026.
Water level on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
DNR gauge readers record Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County by hand; the last entry is dated.
DNR lake level record (datum NGVD 29).
Fish found in Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
Every species shown for Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County turned up in a DNR survey or holds a record here.
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder species list and survey catch.
Limits that apply on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County carries special regulations, and they override the statewide rows below for those species.
| Species | Regulation | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sunfish | Daily limit five. |
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (not more than 2 over 26", all from 22-26" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (North-central Zone) | 10 (either 2 northern pike over 26" and none from 22 to 26" or 1 from 22 to 26" and 1 over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County sits in the North-central Zone by map position, which sets the pike and bass rows.
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations and LakeFinder special regulations, checked October 2026. All Minnesota limits.
Sizing up Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Accesses | Walleye per gill net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County | 2,715 | 76 | 3 | 4.2 | |
| Little Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County | 3 miles southeast | 160 | 62 | 1 | 0.83 |
| Clarke Lake | 3 miles north | 35 | 34 | 0 | |
| Blackwater Lake, Itasca County | 4 miles south | 601 | 72 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Shoal Lake near Grand Rapids, Itasca County | 4 miles east | 676 | 7 | 0 | |
| Mud Lake, Itasca County | 4 miles northwest | 92 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
DNR LakeFinder morphology, access layer and latest survey per lake.
Beyond the shore of Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
More Minnesota lakes near Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
- Little Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County3 miles southeast
- Clarke Lake3 miles north
- Blackwater Lake, Itasca County4 miles south
- Shoal Lake near Grand Rapids, Itasca County4 miles east
- Mud Lake, Itasca County4 miles northwest
Minnow buckets filled near Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
- River Rat Baitbait and tackle shop, Cohasset, 2 miles
- Bite Me Waxworms & Bait Cobait and tackle shop, Deer River, 6 miles
- The Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Deer River, 7 miles
- The Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Itasca, 7 miles
- Fred's Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Deer River, 7 miles
- Ben's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Grand Rapids, 7 miles
Towns within an easy drive of Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
- Cohasset5 miles
- Zemple6 miles
- Deer River7 miles
Counties that Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County reaches
- Itasca Countyseat: Grand Rapids
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Handy answers on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County
Which DNR office covers Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
In Itasca County, managed from the Grand Rapids fisheries office, about 5 miles from Cohasset.
What is the maximum depth of Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
The DNR record gives 2,715 acres, 76 feet at the deepest.
Is there a boat launch on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
3 public accesses, with Bass Lake (SW) Access listed first.
Which species has the DNR recorded in Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
Expect walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.
When did the DNR last survey Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
July 12, 2021, in a standard survey. walleye ran 4.2 per gill net.
Are there size limits on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Do kids need a license on Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
How clear is Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
The record gives April 23 as the median and May 5, 2023 as the latest.
Where are minnows sold near Bass Lake near Cohasset, Itasca County?
Drive 2 miles to reach River Rat Bait.
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