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Basswood Lake

Infested waters list

Basswood Lake is a 25,953-acre lake in Lake County, 111 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
38064500
County
Lake
Surface area
25,953 acres
Maximum depth
111 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
7,034 acres, 27% of the lake
Shoreline
332.6 miles
Average water clarity
10.7 feet (Secchi disk, 13 readings)
Border water
Shared with Canada (Ontario)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
6, since 1985
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Infested waters list
spiny waterflea
Special regulation, Including Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back bays
Northern Pike: All from 30-40" must be immediately released. Possession limit two, only one over 40". Season is continuous.
Special regulation, Including Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back bays
Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fish consumption
Follow the northeast guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
60 feet or more

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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