Waboose Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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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 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 a 232-acre lake located in north central Becker County within the upper reaches of the Otter Tail River watershed. It lies entirely within the boundaries of both the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and the White Earth Indian Reservation. The lake's shallow, eutrophic nature makes it susceptible to infrequent, partial winterkill. The last winterkill was documented in 2013-2014. Oxygen levels were documented to be low in 2017-2018, but a significant winterkill did not occur. Dead fish were reported in the spring of 2023, prompting a targeted fisheries survey to be conducted in May 2023 to assess the severity of the winterkill.
Dead fish of all species were observed while surveying. Trap nets captured Northern Pike, White Sucker, Yellow Perch, Golden Shiner, and two species of bullhead. These are all species which are more tolerant to low oxygen conditions. White Sucker were abundant. Northern Pike were caught in good numbers with an average length of 19 inches. Waboose Lake appears to have experienced a significant winterkill for Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass during the 2022-2023 winter. Walleye and Bluegill were reintroduced during 2023. Angling opportunities for Northern Pike are still available, but it will take a few years to have quality fishing for other species.
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 | |
| Bush Lake | 0.8 mi | 52 | |
| Lower Egg Lake | 0.9 mi | 620 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.4 mi | 27 | |
| Spindler Lake | 1.4 mi | 84 | |
| Rush Lake | 1.5 mi | 27 | |
| Upper Egg Lake | 1.7 mi | 620 | |
| Carman Lake | 2.1 mi | 116 | |
| Round Lake | 2.1 mi | 1,094 | 69 ft |
| Ice Cracking Lake | 2.4 mi | 345 | 73 ft |
| Tea Cracker Lake | 2.6 mi | 104 |
