Rabideau Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Blackduck. DNR lake ID 04003400.
Rabideau Lake is a 680.4-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Blackduck. Its deepest point reaches 112 ft, and about 76% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 8.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 04003400 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Blackduck |
| Surface area | 680.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 112 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 76% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.9 ft through 2024 |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2024: clarity 8.9 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Rabideau Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Rabideau Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2021 (5 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 1.56 | 1.0 to 3.2 |
| Walleye | trap | 0.2 | 0.3 to 1.1 |
| Northern pike | gill | 6.78 | 3.6 to 11.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.4 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 30.78 | 3.8 to 22.8 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.6 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 2.67 | 1.0 to 10.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 3.6 | 0.7 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 4.22 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 0.8 | 4.0 to 28.1 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 0.33 | 0.3 to 0.9 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.3 | 0.2 to 0.6 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 0.11 | 0.3 to 3.0 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 3.22 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.6 | 1.5 to 6.8 |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.44 | 0.2 to 1.4 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.1 | 0.3 to 1.0 |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 26.0 in (2021), Northern pike 39.0 in (2021), Largemouth bass 17.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Tullibee (cisco), Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Rabideau Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 8 trailer spaces. 9 miles SE of Blackduck, 3.5 miles off County Road 39 on USFS Forest Road, on the E shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Benjamin Lake 1.0 mi, Beltrami County
- Anderson Lake 1.7 mi, Beltrami County
- Gilstad Lake 2.2 mi, Beltrami County
- Webster Lake 2.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Rice Pond 3.7 mi, Beltrami County
- Hanson Lake 4.3 mi, Beltrami County
- Bass Lake 4.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Nelson Lake 4.5 mi, Beltrami County
Questions about Rabideau Lake
How deep is Rabideau Lake?
Rabideau Lake reaches a maximum depth of 112 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 76% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Rabideau Lake?
Rabideau Lake covers about 680.4 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Rabideau Lake?
Summer water clarity on Rabideau Lake averages 8.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2024. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Rabideau Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Rabideau Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Rabideau Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), bowfin in Rabideau Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2021.
Where is the public boat access on Rabideau Lake?
Rabideau Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Rabideau Lake.
How is the walleye population on Rabideau Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1990 to 2021, walleye numbers on Rabideau Lake ran mostly within the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Rabideau Lake?
Homes on Rabideau Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Rabideau Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Rabideau Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 76% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 8.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Rabideau Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Rabideau Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Rabideau Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Beltrami County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2021), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.