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Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waboose Lake, MN
- How big is Waboose Lake?
- How deep is Waboose Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Waboose Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Waboose Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Waboose Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Waboose Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Waboose Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Waboose Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Waboose Lake?
How big is Waboose Lake?
How deep is Waboose Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Waboose Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Waboose Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Waboose Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Waboose Lake is located in southern Hubbard County, 6.5 miles north of Nevis. Waboose Lake has a surface area of 175 acres and a maximum depth of 32 feet. Waboose is a relatively shallow lake with over 80% of the lake area less than 15 feet deep. The shore line of Waboose is undeveloped, as the lake lies entirely within the Paul Bunyan State Forest. An earthen public access is located on the northwest end of the lake off of a forest road. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Waboose is in Lake Class 35. Class 35 lakes have a very high area less than 15 feet deep and are very irregularly shaped. Other class 35 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: Middle Crooked, Crystal, Frontenac, and Pickerel.
Waboose Lake provides multi species opportunities to the angler for Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Northern Pike, and limited numbers of Walleye and Yellow Perch. Largemouth Bass were sampled in much lower numbers than recent surveys, but had a larger average size. Spring electrofishing sampled bass from 9.7 to 19.5 inches in length. The summer bass had an average length of 14.8 inches, with fish sampled up to 17.9 inches.
Black Crappie and Bluegill numbers have fluctuated in the past, and the 2014 catch rates were near average. Black Crappie average length was 8.7 inches with the largest 13.7 inches. Bluegills had an average length of 4.7 inches, with the largest 8.7 inches. These panfish provide great angling opportunities with a number of Black Crappies over 10 inches and Bluegills over 6 inches.
Northern Pike abundance was the highest since they were first sampled in 1999. The average Northern Pike length was 21.5 inches, with the largest 30.2 inches. There were very few Walleyes sampled, but sizes were large with an average length of 24.4 inches and all fish sampled over 22 inches. Yellow Perch are generally small for anglers with an average length of 6.4 inches and the lengths ranged from 5.8 8.0 inches. These Yellow Perch provide forage for the Walleye and Northern Pike in the lake.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Waboose. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Waboose Lake?
Are there any state parks near Waboose Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Waboose Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| East Crooked Lake | 2.0 mi | 379 | 96 ft |
| Middle Crooked Lake | 2.3 mi | 289 | 33 ft |
| Coon Lake | 2.6 mi | 80 | 85 ft |
| West Crooked Lake | 2.8 mi | 270 | 50 ft |
| Indian Lake | 3.4 mi | 51 | 36 ft |
| Schroeder Lake | 3.8 mi | 44 | 31 ft |
| Crow Wing Lake | 3.8 mi | 47 | 17 ft |
| Dead Lake | 4.2 mi | 131 | 34 ft |
| Spider Lake | 4.3 mi | 570 | 96 ft |
| Mantrap Lake | 4.4 mi | 1,618 | 68 ft |
