Wabedo Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. DNR lake ID 11017100.
Wabedo Lake is a 1,226-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. Its deepest point reaches 95 ft, and about 24% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.4 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, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11017100 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Longville |
| Surface area | 1,226 acres |
| Maximum depth | 95 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 24% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.4 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 18.1 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 5.8 µg/L |
| 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 2025: clarity 10.4 ft, phosphorus 18.1 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 5.8 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Wabedo Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Wabedo 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 | trap | 0.42 | 0.3 to 0.9 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.83 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 4.83 | 0.7 to 3.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.75 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Bluegill | trap | 21.17 | 3.7 to 42.9 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.92 | 0.4 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 7.33 | 1.6 to 6.9 |
| Rock bass | trap | 1.08 | 0.7 to 3.3 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.33 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Smallmouth bass 18.0 in (2021), Largemouth bass 16.0 in (2022), Walleye 21.0 in (2022), Muskellunge 42.0 in (2021), Northern pike 33.0 in (2022).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Tullibee (cisco), Bowfin, Shorthead redhorse, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
Fishing regulations
- Northern pike 24 to 36 in must be released (one over 36 allowed). (Minnesota Rules 6264.0400, April 2026)
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
- Wabedo Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 12 trailer spaces. 5 miles South of Longville on Cass Co. Rd. #54, then 3 miles Southwest on Cass Co. Rd. #120. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Hunter Lake 1.2 mi, Cass County
- Mule Lake 2.1 mi, Cass County
- Little Boy Lake 2.7 mi, Cass County
- Shurd Lake 3.4 mi, Cass County
- Camp Two Lake 3.6 mi, Cass County
- Hay Lake 3.9 mi, Cass County
- Blackwater Lake 4.0 mi, Cass County
- Cooper Lake 4.0 mi, Cass County
Questions about Wabedo Lake
How deep is Wabedo Lake?
Wabedo Lake reaches a maximum depth of 95 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 24% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Wabedo Lake?
Wabedo Lake covers about 1,226 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Wabedo Lake?
Summer water clarity on Wabedo Lake averages 10.4 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Wabedo Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Wabedo 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 Wabedo Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish in Wabedo Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2022.
Where is the public boat access on Wabedo Lake?
Wabedo Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Wabedo Lake.
How is the walleye population on Wabedo Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 1999 to 2021, walleye numbers on Wabedo 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 Wabedo Lake?
Homes on Wabedo 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 Wabedo Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Wabedo Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 24% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.4 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Wabedo Lake?
Yes. Northern pike 24 to 36 in must be released (one over 36 allowed).
Ask us about Wabedo 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.