Mabel Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. DNR lake ID 11012100.
Mabel Lake is a 184-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Remer. Its deepest point reaches 14 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.4 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. 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 | 11012100 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Remer |
| Surface area | 184 acres |
| Maximum depth | 14 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.4 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 2025: clarity 12.4 ft.
Fishing on Mabel Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2022 (4 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 | 1.17 | 1.5 to 5.8 |
| Northern pike | gill | 13.0 | 4.6 to 11.6 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.44 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 11.33 | 8.0 to 40.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.5 | 1.0 to 7.3 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.11 | 0.8 to 6.5 |
| Bluegill | gill | 13.17 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 31.33 | 2.5 to 25.0 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 4.0 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 2.0 | 0.3 to 0.9 |
| Rock bass | gill | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.8 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.78 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 2.5 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 1.33 | n/a |
Walleye catch was below the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 19.0 in (2022), Largemouth bass 15.0 in (2022), Northern pike 33.0 in (2022).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, White sucker.
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
- Mabel Lake: 1 natural launch ramp, 12 trailer spaces. 7 miles west of Remer, on MN Highway 200, then 0.2 mile north on National Forest Road 2104. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- West Twin Lake 1.4 mi, Cass County
- Twin Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Phelon Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Little Swift Lake 2.1 mi, Cass County
- Wax Lake 2.6 mi, Cass County
- Portage Lake 2.8 mi, Cass County
- Lomish Lake 3.1 mi, Cass County
- Swift Lake 3.3 mi, Cass County
Questions about Mabel Lake
How deep is Mabel Lake?
Mabel Lake reaches a maximum depth of 14 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Mabel Lake?
Mabel Lake covers about 184 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Mabel Lake?
Summer water clarity on Mabel Lake averages 12.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Mabel Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Mabel 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 Mabel Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, white sucker in Mabel Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
Where is the public boat access on Mabel Lake?
Mabel Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Mabel Lake.
How is the walleye population on Mabel Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1998 to 2022, walleye numbers on Mabel Lake ran mostly below 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 Mabel Lake?
Homes on Mabel 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 Mabel Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Mabel Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Mabel Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Mabel Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Mabel Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2022), 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.