BASSETT LAKE

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November 23, 2024

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SUMMARY

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

  • Image Alt Largemouth Bass


  • Image Alt Rock Bass


  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Black Bullhead


  • Image Alt Burbot


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt Yellow Perch


  • Image Alt Northern Pike


  • Image Alt Silver Redhorse


  • Image Alt Tautog


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BIG CREEK NEAR MT. ...

70

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WOLF CREEK NEAR DYSART

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700

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