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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitigan Lake, MN
- How big is Kitigan Lake?
- How deep is Kitigan Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Kitigan Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Kitigan Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Kitigan Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Kitigan Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Kitigan Lake?
How big is Kitigan Lake?
How deep is Kitigan Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Kitigan Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Iowa Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Kitigan Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Kitigan Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
The walleye catch in 2004 was average compared to other lakes in this class and typical of catches in other surveys in this lake. The size of walleye collected in this survey was good, with an average weight of 1.9 lb and fish weighing up to 3.4 lb. This is a small lake and overall the walleye population probably is not very large.Kitigan Lake has historically maintained a relatively high northern pike population and the catch in 2004 indicated numbers were still fairly high. The average size was 3.1 lb with fish up to 10.6 lb sampled. Most of the northern pike collected were between 21 and 25 inches.Yellow perch were sampled in above average numbers and averaged about 7.3 inches. Approximately 33% of the fish were between 8 and 9 inches, the size many anglers consider large enough to keep. Fish larger than 10 inches are not common in this lake.Bluegill were sampled in above average numbers and the catch included a good number of quality size fish. Average size of bluegill was 7.5 inches with fish up to 9.9 inches collected. Approximately 33% of the bluegill were larger than 8 inches.Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass were collected in the nets; however, these species are "net shy" making it difficult to evaluate the status of the populations. These species are best captured by electrofishing; however, it is not feasible to get this type of equipment into the lake. Only one smallmouth bass was collected, which weighed 1.7 lb. Largemouth bass ranged from 11 to 16 inches, with the largest weighing 2.7 lb.The fish population in Kitigan Lake is maintained through natural reproduction. No stocking of any kind has been done since 1990. The lake is connected to Mitawan Lake and small boats can travel between the lakes in years of normal water levels. There is no designated public access to either Kitigan Lake or Mitawan Lake. The public can access these lakes from the right-of-way off the Mitawan Lake Road (Forest Road #177). This access is suitable only for canoes or small boats.
What is the average air temp for Kitigan Lake?
Are there any state parks near Kitigan 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 Kitigan Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Mitawan Lake | 0.9 mi | 191 | 24 ft |
| Inga Lake | 1.0 mi | 41 | 6 ft |
| Grouse Lake | 1.1 mi | 119 | 11 ft |
| Cat Lake | 1.4 mi | 43 | 21 ft |
| Steamhaul Lake | 1.8 mi | 16 | 17 ft |
| Tommy Lake | 2.3 mi | 10 | 5 ft |
| Flat Horn Lake | 2.5 mi | 52 | 13 ft |
| Fishfry Lake | 3.0 mi | 10 | 4 ft |
| Lake Gegoka | 3.4 mi | 145 | 10 ft |
| Gander Lake (Goose) | 3.6 mi | 112 | 7 ft |
