Rabour Lake
About Rabour Lake
Rabour Lake is a 53-acre lake near Stark (Chisago) in Chisago County, Minnesota. It reaches 43 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie and walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 7, based on 31 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Rabour Lake
- 53 acres, up to 43 feet deep, near Stark (Chisago)
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 53 acres
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 35 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Special regulations on this lake
- Black and White Crappie: Daily limit five.
- Walleye: Minimum size limit 17".
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 7
- Years of record
- 31
- Earliest
- March 9, 2000
- Latest
- April 27, 2014
- Most recent
- April 1, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rabour Lake?
Rabour Lake is in Chisago County, Minnesota, near Stark (Chisago). It covers 53 acres and reaches 43 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Rabour Lake?
Rabour Lake covers 53 acres with about 1.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 43 feet.
What fish can you catch at Rabour Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Rabour Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Rabour Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Rabour Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Rabour Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Rabour Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Rabour Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five. Minimum size limit 17".
When does the ice go out on Rabour Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 7, from 31 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 9, 2000 and the latest is April 27, 2014.
Does Rabour Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Rabour Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.