War Club Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Today's Fishing Forecast
Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 3-4 PM. SEE MORE
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.
Share your catch!
We want to see what you've caught on War Club Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About War Club Lake, MN
- How big is War Club Lake?
- How deep is War Club Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in War Club Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the War Club Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near War Club Lake?
- What is the average air temp for War Club Lake?
How big is War Club Lake?
How deep is War Club Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in War Club Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee).
Are there places to stay in the War Club Lake area?
More Lodging Options
Lake-Link Featured Lodging
War Club Lake area businesses:
Are there places to eat and drink near War Club Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
War Club Lake is an 80 acre lake with good water clarity and a maximum depth of 40 feet. War Club Lake is located approximately 18 miles ESE of International Falls on the Kabetogama peninsula in Voyageurs National Park. War Club Lake is accessed via a shallow channel from Locator Lake which is accessed via portage trails from Kabetogama or Rainy Lakes. War Club Lake can also be accessed in the winter via the Chain of Lakes snowmobile trail. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and exotic viruses, anglers are only allowed to use artificial baits. In addition, no privately-owned watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.) or float planes are allowed on interior lakes such as War Club Lake. A standard survey was completed in War Club Lake in mid-July of 2023.
War Club Lake has no special regulations. Fishing regulations follow statewide regulations for inland water. Previous management plans identify several long-range goals, including providing a self-sustaining fish community with Northern Pike as the primary management species.
Northern Pike gill net catch rate was 4.0 fish per net, which was below average from recent surveys. Total length ranged from 18.1 to 34.8 inches, with an average length of 22.8 inches. Average weight was 2.5 pounds and was above average compared to similar lakes. A total of six year-classes were present and ranged from 3-10 years. Although Northern Pike numbers are down from recent surveys, there are good numbers of younger fish that should be recruiting to the larger size classes in the coming years.
Largemouth Bass gill net catch rate was 0.7 fish per net, which was below average compared to similar lakes. Largemouth bass do not sample well in passive gears such as gill nets, so active gears such as angling are typically utilized. Largemouth Bass angling catch rate was 1.5 fish per hour, which was slightly below the catch rate from the 2010 survey. Total length ranged from 7.9 to 19.3 inches, with an average of 13.5 inches. Average weight was 1.5 pounds, which was higher than the average from previous surveys. A total of seven year-classes were present and ranged from 2-10 years. Growth rates are above average compared to other area lakes and there are good numbers of quality fish providing a unique opportunity for anglers.
Cisco were also present and provide quality forage for top predators in War Club Lake.
What is the average air temp for War Club Lake?
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around War Club Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.0 mi | 15 | |
| Locator Lake | 1.2 mi | 133 | 52 ft |
| Quill Lake | 1.5 mi | 85 | 46 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 17 | |
| Loiten Lake | 2.7 mi | 94 | 49 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.3 mi | 17 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.4 mi | 27 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.4 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.8 mi | 12 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 4.3 mi | 20 |
