Little Wabana Lake
About Little Wabana Lake
Little Wabana Lake is an 116-acre lake near Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 57 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2005.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Little Wabana Lake
- 116 acres, up to 57 feet deep, near Grand Rapids
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 116 acres
- Max depth
- 57 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 31 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2005
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- April 9, 2017
- Latest
- December 8, 2021
- Most recent
- May 7, 2022
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 Little Wabana Lake?
Little Wabana Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. It covers 116 acres and reaches 57 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Wabana Lake?
Little Wabana Lake covers 116 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 57 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Wabana Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Wabana Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Little Wabana Lake.
Can you swim at Little Wabana Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Wabana 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 Little Wabana Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Wabana Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Little Wabana Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 9, 2017 and the latest is December 8, 2021.