Wabedo Lake

Wabedo Lake

Size
1,198ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Wabedo Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Rock bass
Rock bass

Overview

Superb smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing. Muskie are out there as well, but underfished. Bluegill and crappie help round out a great family fishing spot on this four-lake chain.

Wabedo Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
  • Walleye: All from 18-26” must be immediately released. One over 26” allowed in possession. Possession limit four.

Features

The Little Boy Chain includes Wabedo, Little Boy, Rice and Inguadona lakes. Although navigation is possible throughout the chain, shallow water, low bridges and weed growth in the channels can restrict the passage of larger boats. The channel between Little Boy Lake and Wabedo Lake is narrow and the highway bridges have limited vertical and horizontal clearances. Weed growth in the channel between Rice and Little Boy lakes can be very heavy during low-water periods.

Forage

White sucker and cisco are utilized heavily by muskie and large northern pike. Largemouth bass target juvenile bluegill, while perch are the preferred forage for walleye. Spottail shiner, bluntnose minnow and golden shiner are also present.

Seasonal Movements

In early spring, there is a pre-spawn movement of northern pike, muskie and walleye into Rice Lake and the shallow channel between Little Boy Lake and Wabedo Lake.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2024
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
18.3333
0Statewide Range74.0278

Wabedo Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202310
20229
Crappie
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2024
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.0833
0Statewide Range10.4166

Wabedo Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized crappie based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202315
Largemouth bass
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range3.6668

Wabedo Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Muskellunge
fish
42-43 in
Length Range
43 in
Length Range
2021
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2021
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.0833
0Statewide Range0.5001

Wabedo Lake Muskellunge abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2018
May
2021
Jul
Northern pike
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
9.8333
0Statewide Range19.75

Wabedo Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Perch
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
11.3333
0Statewide Range43.5833

Wabedo Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2024
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range8.4166

Wabedo Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Rock bass
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2024
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range4.2223

Wabedo Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.25
0Statewide Range3.4167

Wabedo Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202418
202118
201818
Walleye
fish
12-29 in
Length Range
20 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.8333
0Statewide Range16.9168

Wabedo Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2021
Jul
2024
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202428