Best Largemouth Bass spots near Brainerd

Largemouth Bass is recorded in 66 of the 60 spots within 75 minutes of Brainerd. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.

By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Brainerd in February, March, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.

Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Brainerd

1. Gull Lake

Gull Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Brainerd. Launch at Gull Lake, Government Point Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Gull Lake closest to downtown (≈ 8.5 mi). Public access on Gull Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rock Bass.

116 min · 10.4 mi

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Gull Lake

Cass

Gull Lake, Government Point Public Water Access Site20

max 80 ft · surveyed

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2. North Long Lake

North Long Lake is a 12-minute drive from downtown Brainerd. Launch at North Long Lake (S) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on North Long Lake closest to downtown (≈ 6.3 mi). Public access on North Long Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.

212 min · 7.5 mi

Lake

North Long Lake

Crow Wing

North Long Lake (S) Public Water Access Site17

max 90 ft · surveyed

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3. Pelican Lake

Pelican Lake is a 21-minute drive from downtown Brainerd. Launch at Pelican Lake, Jones Bay Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Pelican Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.9 mi). Public access on Pelican Lake: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Rock Bass.

321 min · 13.8 mi

Lake

Pelican Lake

Crow Wing

Pelican Lake, Jones Bay Public Water Access Site16

max 100 ft · surveyed

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4. Red Sand Lake

Red Sand Lake is a 10-minute drive from downtown Brainerd. Launch at Red Sand Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Red Sand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 4.4 mi). Public access on Red Sand Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 14 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Bluegill, Bowfin, and Brown Bullhead.

410 min · 6.4 mi

Lake

Red Sand Lake

Crow Wing

Red Sand Lake Public Water Access Site9

max 14 ft · surveyed

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5. Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is a 17-minute drive from downtown Brainerd. Launch at Dade Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Sylvan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 8.2 mi). Public access on Sylvan Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Bowfin.

517 min · 11 mi

Lake

Sylvan Lake

Cass

Dade Lake Public Water Access Site16

max 50 ft · surveyed

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6. Round Lake

Round Lake is a 14-minute drive from downtown Brainerd. Launch at Round Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Round Lake closest to downtown (≈ 7.3 mi). Public access on Round Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.