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Bassett Lake is a serene getaway for anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. Located in Northern Minnesota, the lake is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and crappie. Nearby activities include hiking, wildlife viewing, and boating. For fishing tips, anglers should use live bait or artificial lures and focus on fishing near weed beds or drop-offs. The best time to visit is from May to September when the average temperature ranges from 50°F to 75°F.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Rock Bass
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Bluegill
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Black Bullhead
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Burbot
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Black Crappie
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Yellow Perch
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Northern Pike
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Silver Redhorse
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Tautog
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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SOUTH KAWISHIWI R ABV WHITE IRON LAKE NR ELY
2024-12-22T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
205cfs | 3.76ft | 1391ft |
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BASSWOOD RIVER NEAR WINTON
2024-12-22T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
268cfs | 2.42ft | 1299ft |
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KNIFE RIVER NEAR TWO HARBORS
2024-11-26T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
51cfs | 25.62ft | 620ft |
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SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY
2024-12-22T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
134cfs | 2.22ft | 1427ft |
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NEMADJI RIVER NEAR SOUTH SUPERIOR
2024-11-28T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
144cfs | 4.92ft | 626ft |
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VERMILION RIVER NR CRANE LAKE
2024-12-22T01:30:00.000-06:00 |
134cfs | 4.73ft | 1183ft |
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KAWISHIWI RIVER NEAR ELY
2024-12-22T01:00:00.000-06:00 |
13cfs | 2.45ft | 1427ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Lakeview Park - Mexico | |||
| Dry Fork | |||
| Binder Park | |||
| Hermann City RV Park | |||
| Finger Lakes State Park | |||
| Graham Cave State Park |
