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Kabetogama Lake is a great spot for fishing, with a variety of species including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and lake trout. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, loons, and beavers. The lake is also a great spot for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. There are several boat launches and marinas located around the lake, as well as several campgrounds and resorts.
Kabetogama Lake is also a great spot for wildlife viewing. The lake is home to a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles, including moose, black bears, and timber wolves. The lake is also a great spot for bird watching, with a variety of species including bald eagles, ospreys, loons, and herons.
Kabetogama Lake is a great spot for a relaxing getaway. The lake is surrounded by beautiful forests and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and camping. There are also several resorts and lodges located around the lake, offering a variety of amenities and activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting adventure, Kabetogama Lake is the perfect spot for your next vacation.
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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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Other fish species in the lake include Blacknose Dace, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brassy Minnow, Brook Stickleback, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Emerald Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Finescale Dace, Golden Shiner, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Longnose Dace, Mimic Shiner, Ninespine Stickleback, Rainbow Smelt, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Slimy Sculpin, Spottail Shiner, Trout-Perch and White Sucker.
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There are specific fishing regulations Kabetogama 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 Kabetogama 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
Lake Kabetogama is part of the statewide Large Lake Program, an intensive fisheries management program on the 10 largest lakes in Minnesota. The Large Lake Program includes annual fish population assessments, annual water quality monitoring, and regularly scheduled creel surveys. A variety of sampling gear is used during population assessments to collect the various fish species and life stages. These gear types include gill nets, beach seines, and an electrofishing boat on Lake Kabetogama. Sampling for each gear type is conducted at the same time and place each year to determine population trends for the major species. Data is also collected on length, weight, age, and growth for each of the major species.
The Walleye gill net catch rate in 2023 was 8.2 fish/net, which is a little less than the long-term average for Lake Kabetogama. Walleye catch rates have generally been greater than average for Lake Kabetogama since 2015 due to good recruitment. Walleye gill net catches were at a historical low of 5.5 fish/net in 2014. The catch of Walleyes in our sampling increased in the following four surveys due to good year-classes of Walleyes from the 2015 and 2016 cohorts. These back-to-back year-classes mark the first time Kabetogama has produced two consecutive above average year-classes since the late 1980s. However, most of the fish from these year-classes have now grown into the protected slot range with the 2016 year-class averaging 19.5 inches and the 2015 year-class averaging 19.7 inches long in 2023. The largest contributor to the 2023 Walleye gill net catch were age-3 fish from the 2020 year-class, composing 34.1 percent of the total number caught. The 2020 year-class was caught in record numbers as age-0 fish in the 2020 netting due in part to exceptional growth. They were caught in above average numbers as age-1 and age-2 fish and are now considered a strong year-class. Age-3 Walleyes ranged from 8.5 to 16.0 inches and averaged 12.8 inches long in 2023. Overall, gill netted Walleyes ranged in length from 7.0 to 25.9 inches long and had an average length of 14.9 inches. There is a special regulation for Walleye on Lake Kabetogama; an 18-26 inch protected slot, with one fish allowed over 26 inches, and a four-fish bag limit. The goal of the regulation is to keep harvest at a safe level and maintain adequate spawning stock.
Lake Kabetogama is home to a fishable Sauger population. The 2023 catch rate of 3.1 per gill net was below average and slightly less than 2022. A strong 2015 year-class followed by a strong 2017 year-class led to increased catch rates from 2017-2019. Only two individuals from the 2015 year-class were caught in 2023 nets. Age-3 Sauger composed the largest group making up 55.0 percent of the total catch in 2023, followed by age-6 Sauger representing 13.3 percent of the catch. The 2017 year-class (age-6) ranged in length from 12.4 to 15.7 inches long and averaged 14.4 inches in 2023. The 2020 year-class (age-3) is the most recent strong year-class of Sauger in Lake Kabetogama and ranged in length from 8.7 to 13.2 inches long. Most individuals from the 2020 year-class were in the 10- and 11-inch length groups in 2023. Lake Kabetogama has historically produced a strong Sauger year-class every 3-5 years on average.
The 2023 gill net catch of Northern Pike was 3.8 fish/net, greater than the historic average and similar to recent years. Gill net catches of Northern Pike have historically been variable at a low level on Lake Kabetogama but appear to be increasing slightly over the past 15 years. Northern Pike grow relatively fast and reach large and even trophy sizes. Pike ranged from 11.5 to 37.9 inches in 2023 gill nets. The average length was 23.3 inches. Large Northern Pike over 40 inches are often caught in gill net surveys.
Yellow Perch numbers have increased in recent years in Lake Kabetogama. The 2023 gill net catch rate followed that trend with an above average catch rate at 8.8 per gill net. The 2017 and 2020 year-classes appear strong on Kabetogama. The 2020 year-class composed 39.8 percent of the 2023 gill net catch and ranged in size from 6.2 to 10.1 inches long, but most individuals were in the six to eight-inch length groups. Age-2 Yellow Perch from the 2021 year-class added an additional 28.8 percent to the 2023 total and ranged from 5.1 to 7.3 inches long. Overall, Perch ranged from 4.8 to 12.8 inches long and averaged 8.0 inches in 2023. Yellow Perch size structure has improved over time providing more opportunity for anglers to harvest quality-sized fish.
Lake Kabetogama is home to a good Smallmouth Bass fishery both in numbers and size structure. Bass numbers have increased in our sampling gear as well as in angler catches in recent years. Smallmouth Bass over 19 inches long are regularly caught during surveys.
Lake Kabetogama is known to be infested with spiny waterfleas. Anglers and boaters should always take preventative measures to avoid moving invasive species to other lakes. For more information on invasive species and other DNR programs, go to the DNR website at mndnr.gov.
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