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Namakan Lake is part of the Voyageurs National Park, which offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The lake is accessible by boat only, which allows visitors to experience the lake and surrounding wilderness in a peaceful and natural setting.
The lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and lake trout. The park is managed as a catch-and-release fishery, which helps to maintain healthy populations of fish and preserve the natural beauty of the lake.
In addition to fishing, Namakan Lake is a popular destination for boating and water sports, with several public boat launches and marinas around the lake. The lake is also home to several public beaches and picnic areas, as well as several campgrounds and cabins for overnight stays.
The surrounding wilderness offers opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, black bears, wolves, and bald eagles.
Overall, Namakan Lake is a beautiful and popular destination for those looking to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of northern Minnesota, particularly for those who enjoy fishing and boating.
Visit Kabetogama Lake
The name Kabetogama has many translations. One of our favorites is ?the lake that lies alongside another? (Rainy Lake). In the Ojibwe language, Kabe means ?all? and Ogema means ?chief.? At the Kabetogama Lake Resorts, we think perhaps it simply means God?s Country.
Don?t worry if you can?t pronounce it (cab-uh-toe-ga-muh) or spell it. Just call it ?Kab,? and you?ll sound like a local.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Namakan Lake, MN
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How big is Namakan Lake?
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What kind of fish can you catch in Namakan Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Redhorse, Golden Shiner, Lake Whitefish, Mottled Sculpin, Rainbow Smelt, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Lamprey, Silver Redhorse, Slimy Sculpin, Spottail Shiner, Trout-Perch and White Sucker.
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What are the fishing regulations for Namakan Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Namakan Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Namakan Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Namakan Lake is located on the border between Minnesota and the Province of Ontario and is part of the Namakan Reservoir, which also consists of Crane, Kabetogama, Little Vermilion, and Sand Point lakes. There is no road access to several of the lakes. Thus, anglers gain access by traveling by boat from road access points located on Crane or Kabetogama lakes.
Black Crappie abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. Black Crappie fishing has become more popular recently on Namakan Lake, especially in winter. Most anglers have been attracted by the large Crappies present in Namakan Lake. The largest Crappie captured during the 2016 fisheries investigation was 10.8 inches.
Northern Pike abundance was the second highest level ever recorded on Namakan Lake above the expected range for this lake type. The rule-curve used to regulate water levels was changed in 2000 to enhance Northern Pike spawning habitat. Long-term trends suggest that the change in water levels has increased Northern Pike abundance. Size remains impressive and anglers have a good chance to catch very large Northern Pike. The sample in 2016 included fish up to 44.4 inches.
Sauger are present but generally not abundant and sizes are small. The average size sampled in 2016 was 10.0 inches and the average weight was 0.27 pounds.
Smallmouth Bass is another choice for anglers visiting Namakan Lake. Abundance in 2016 was well above the expected range for this lake type. The average size in our sample was 13.0 inches, a fun size for anglers. Typically, anglers also catch some very large fish while targeting Smallmouth Bass on Namakan Lake.
Walleye abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. Long-term trends indicate at least a 10 percent increase in Walleye abundance since a size regulation was implemented in 1998. The regulation has also improved the size structure; older, larger fish are now more abundant. In 2016, 15 year-classes were present and age ranged from 1-20 years. The 2006 year-class was the strongest in over 25 years and remains prominent. Recent year-classes look promising as well, especially the 2011 and 2012 year-classes which represented 47 percent of the sample. Size in the 2016 sample ranged from 6.9-26.1 inches and average weight was 0.90 pounds.
Yellow Perch abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. Currently, sizes exist that are attractive to anglers. The size range was from 5.6-11.0 inches and the average was 7.6.
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