Kabetogama Lake
A large island-dotted lake inside Voyageurs National Park in far northern Minnesota, with the town of Kabetogama on its south shore. It is best known for walleye, along with northern pike, smallmouth bass and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Jig and minnow on reefs and points in spring, then troll or rig crawlers and leeches along mid-lake structure in summer.
Northern Pike
Weedy bays in spring and weed edges in summer. Spoons, spinners and big swimbaits.
Smallmouth Bass
Rocky shorelines and islands. Tubes and topwater in early summer.
Crappie
Shallow bays in spring and suspended over deeper basins in fall and winter.
Yellow Perch
Mud and sand flats, mostly caught while walleye fishing.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Kabetogama Lake Visitor CenterPublicNPS launch at the Voyageurs National Park visitor center on the south shoreDirections ↗
- Woodenfrog State Forest CampgroundPublicState forest campground and boat launch on the south shoreDirections ↗
- Ash River Visitor CenterPublicNPS launch on the east side of the parkDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Kabetogama Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Kabetogama Lake ↗Local tips
- Check the DNR special regulations list for Kabetogama walleye rules before keeping fish.
- The lake is full of rocky reefs and islands; use a good GPS chart and stay in marked channels.
- Big open stretches get rough in wind. Plan runs across the main lake for calm periods.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.